gratuity

gra·tu·ity

noun \grə-ˈtü-ə-tē, -ˈtyü-\

plural gra·tu·ities

Definition of GRATUITY

: something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service; especially : tip

Examples of GRATUITY

1. A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to the restaurant bill.
2. <for parties of eight or more, we automatically add a 15% gratuity onto the bill>

First Known Use of GRATUITY

1540

Related to GRATUITY

Synonyms: ²tip, perquisite

Related Words: donation, gift, lagniappe, largesse (also largess), present; bonus, favor, reward; contribution, offering

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with GRATUITY

acuity, annuity, circuity, congruity, fatuity, tenuity, vacuity