gratuity
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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

Other Business Terms

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