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

Finally, given that the Supreme Court’s determination that bribe and gratuity have different definitions under the law, that ruling should, in turn, dismiss the interfering with the IRS charge. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

And many of the workers who received tips from automatic gratuities were actually unaware that those tips weren't eligible for the deduction. — 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