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

Carnival Cruise Line is drawing both backlash and praise about a new program that places stickers on guests' cruise cards to identify those who have prepaid their gratuities. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Kuflik recommends high-end operators like Abercrombie & Kent, where guides, private transportation, entrance tickets, and even most gratuities are covered. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026

Mainstream cruise lines automatically add gratuities to guests’ onboard accounts, but guests can adjust them before disembarkation. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

For example, only those tips that are voluntary are eligible for the deduction, meaning that mandatory gratuities and service fees charged at various places, including many restaurants, are excluded. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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