gratuity

noun

grə-ˈtü-ə-tē How to pronounce gratuity (audio)
Definition of gratuitynext
1
as in tip
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due for parties of eight or more, we automatically add a 15% gratuity onto the bill

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2
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay

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Recent Examples of gratuity This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Finally, given that the Supreme Court’s determination that bribe and gratuity have different definitions under the law, that ruling should, in turn, dismiss the interfering with the IRS charge. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 And many of the workers who received tips from automatic gratuities were actually unaware that those tips weren't eligible for the deduction. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
  1. tip
  2. bonus
  3. gift
  4. dividend
  5. pension
  6. contribution
Noun
  • The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After Collins’ family reported her missing, police followed a tip to the Pham’s unit, nestled behind NoDa’s main strip, and found Collins wrapped in duct tape and stuffed into a mattress.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Even just putting a portion of your tax refund or annual bonus into your emergency fund can give it a good boost.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But on an otherwise good night, Gardner committed two avoidable fouls in the fourth quarter; Heat TV analyst John Crotty said the second, which put Minnesota in the bonus, was completely unnecessary.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ostensibly, the gift allows the Avatar to bring harmony to the universe.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • The dividends never went out, however, as the administration sent out $100 billion in tariff refunds through the end of July.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As a result, an investor who held the stock for 25 years now receives annual dividend income that represents a substantial return on their original investment.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • This time, France's large pension outlays and its need to rein in public spending leave little room for maneuver.
    — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Macron's controversial pension reforms illustrate the difficulty of persuading French voters to accept reductions in longstanding public benefits, Feigenbaum argued.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of pension
Noun
  • The new commitment brings RedBird's total contribution to Skydance to $6 billion, the person said, asking to not be identified because the financing hasn't yet been made public.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For instance, the contribution amount for a family of four is expected to be $500,000, according to AMIGO.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of contribution

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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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