gratuity

noun

gra·tu·i·ty | \ grə-ˈtü-ə-tē

, -ˈtyü- \

plural gratuities

Definition of gratuity

: something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service especially : tip added a gratuity for the server

Synonyms Gratuity vs. Tip More Example Sentences Learn More about gratuity

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Synonyms for gratuity

Synonyms

perquisite,
tip

Examples of gratuity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fentons Creamery posted about the generous gratuity on social media, thanking the customer for her kindness. — Fox News, "California ice cream parlor receives $1G tip: 'She was just happy that we are still open'," 28 Mar. 2021 Pricing is per person or a la carte – depending on the restaurant – plus tax and gratuity, unless stated otherwise. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Entertainment calendar: What’s going on in southeastern Wisconsin area this spring," 19 Mar. 2021 Tickets are $59 per adult, $39 for children, and include a buffet, nonalcoholic beverages, parking and admission, tax and gratuity. — Linda Kessler, Dallas News, "Spring into action," 20 Mar. 2021 Valid identification is required for the promotion, which is valid for parties up to four and does not include alcohol, retail purchases, tax or gratuity. — cleveland, "Cleveland-area restaurants plan discount for docs on National Doctors Day," 18 Mar. 2021 Live Rooms will have the same gratuity mechanism, an important consideration for creators concentrating on turning their social media fame into a payday—and wondering which app offers the best path toward getting paid. — Abram Brown, Forbes, "Instagram Adds New Group Livestream Feature Amid Growing Pressure From Clubhouse," 1 Mar. 2021 Bartolotta Restaurants: Pricing is per person, plus tax and gratuity, unless stated otherwise. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What’s going on in southeastern Wisconsin area this winter," 30 Dec. 2020 ICE Package: $85/person + $15 gratuity and tax includes ICEBAR entry (excluding 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), open Premium Bar, Champagne Bar and Midnight Buffet, favors and souvenirs (same as VIP). — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Ring in 2021 with a bang & a bite," 23 Dec. 2020 The chef and owner said each person received $200 with the gratuity split between his 28 employees. — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, "Guest leaves $5,600 tip for Ohio restaurant staff — just in time for the holidays," 20 Dec. 2020

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