gratuity
noun
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Gratuity vs. Tip
Gratuity is a fancier and more formal word than tip. It occurs most often in written notices along the lines of "Gratuities accepted". Its formality makes it best suited for describing tips of the dignified, expensive variety. For the taxi driver who takes you to the superb Belgian restaurant, it's a tip; for the restaurant's maitre d', it's a gratuity.
Examples of gratuity in a Sentence
Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Beverage packages generally include gratuities, Pickett said.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The company charges an automatic 20% chauffeur gratuity on all rides, and drivers can still accept additional cash tips, Samuels said.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2024
People are cutting back on tipping, frustrated by ubiquitous requests for gratuities.
—Rachel Wolfe, WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
Maki classes start at $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and include the multi-course omakase experience.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Seabourn fares include all-suite accommodations, dining, alcohol, WiFi, gratuities, and 24-hour in-suite service.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
Read the fine print on your menu to see whether gratuity is included in any service fees, but as The Post’s Tim Carman and Justin Wm.
—Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Most prices don’t include tax, gratuity or beverages, but there are a few exceptions.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratuity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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