Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dutch-treat
noun
/ˈdʌtʃ trit/
Definition
A social arrangement in which each person pays for their own expenses, especially when going out to eat or engage in a shared activity.
Examples
- When we went to the restaurant, it was a dutch-treat; everyone covered their own meal.
- They decided their date would be a dutch-treat, ensuring both would pay for the cinema tickets.
- At the gathering, they emphasized it would be a dutch-treat affair, so each guest brought their own snacks and drinks.
Meaning
The term suggests that each participant pays their own way rather than one person covering all costs.
Synonyms
- no-host
- split bill
- pay your own way
