gravy train

noun

Definition of gravy trainnext
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors

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Recent Examples of gravy train For three generations these cities rode the sales-tax gravy train their malls produced. — Byron De Arakal, Oc Register, 3 May 2026 The most successful and lucrative family vlogs are indiscreet almost by definition—and yet the wrong kind of indiscretion can derail the whole gravy train. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026 The Tribune reports on how the legal system is failing people who have been wrongly accused of crimes and how some unscrupulous attorneys have turned the system into a gravy train for themselves. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Establishing an entirely new and competing agency is merely the pursuit of a bureaucratic gravy train, and providing it with incentives to abuse power in order to boost its own coffers is an invitation to tyranny. — Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravy train
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
  1. bonus
  2. dividend
  3. gift
  4. contribution
  5. tip
  6. donation
Noun
  • The bonus points for a win eliminated van Gisbergen, who had a 31-point lead over Preece entering the regular-season finale.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Alongside earnings back in May, Nvidia announced an $80 billion buyback authorization and a quarterly dividend increase to 25 cents per share from 1 cent.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That design philosophy has paid environmental dividends, too.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.
    — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In recognition of his extraordinary career, Wilkinson received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award and was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at a reception honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to British film.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Cut a six-inch stem tip from a healthy plant and remove all but the top two leaves, then submerge in water or pot into a small container with potting mix.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Cooking columnist Ben Mims gives us tips and recipes for this cheesy delight.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The group also claims to have obtained a playable build of the game and asks users for cryptocurrency donations.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of donation

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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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