Synonyms of gratuities

gratuities

noun

plural of gratuity

1

as in tips

a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due

for parties of eight or more, we automatically add a 15% gratuity onto the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tips
• bonuses
• gifts
• perquisites
• rewards
• contributions
• donations
• presents
• offerings
• largesses
• favors
• lagniappes

2

as in bonuses

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• dividends
• gifts
• tips
• contributions
• perquisites
• donations
• pensions
• perks
• extras
• rewards
• subsidies
• donatives
• gravies
• bounties
• offerings
• presentations
• generosities
• benevolences
• gravy trains
• grants
• throw-ins
• premiums
• prizes
• charities
• awards
• benefactions
• largesses
• lagniappes
• presents
• cumshaws
• freebies
• windfalls
• bestowals
• giveaways
• philanthropies
• beneficences
• fringe benefits
• boons
• favors
• icings
• mannas

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gratuities

Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Other brands, such as luxury lines, generally bundle gratuities into their fares and allocate them internally to crew. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026

International visitors often encounter digital payment terminals that ask for 20%, 25%, or even 30% gratuities after purchasing coffee, fast food, or takeout—requests that are uncommon in many countries. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Companies may not advertise prices that fail to disclose service, processing, or convenience fees, surcharges, and mandatory gratuities upfront. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Keep in mind that prices may not include gratuities and taxes. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026