Synonyms of gratuity

gratuity

noun

grə-ˈtü-ə-tē 

1

as in tip

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

• tip
• bonus
• gift
• perquisite
• contribution
• reward
• donation
• present
• offering
• favor
• largesse
• lagniappe

2

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonus
• dividend
• gift
• tip
• pension
• contribution
• donation
• extra
• gravy
• perquisite
• perk
• reward
• donative
• subsidy
• presentation
• gravy train
• offering
• throw-in
• lagniappe
• present
• generosity
• premium
• bounty
• grant
• bestowal
• award
• cumshaw
• prize
• benefaction
• benevolence
• beneficence
• largesse
• windfall
• charity
• philanthropy
• boon
• giveaway
• fringe benefit
• icing
• manna
• favor
• freebie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gratuity

How Cruise Tipping Works Some first-time cruisers may be shocked to learn that there is a per person—not per stateroom—gratuity and/or service charge already added into the cost of their cruise on many popular lines. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 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

Beneath the charges for chicken and ribeye skewers, french fries and iced teas, the Town Center mall restaurant had added a 20% automatic gratuity and 3% service fee. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 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