grəˈtuːwəti,
British grəˈtjuːəti
plural gratuities
1
formal
: an amount of money given to a person (such as a waiter or waitress) who has performed a service : tip
A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to the restaurant bill.
2
British
: an amount of money given to a retiring soldier or employee
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gratuity. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.
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