Synonyms of perquisite

perquisite

noun

ˈpər-kwə-zət 

1

as in bonus

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

give the movers a perquisite if they do a good job

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in dividend

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perquisite

To become European champions, a team needs all the perquisites — ability, depth and money — but must possess perfect timing, too. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026

That’s equity valued at $517 million, $34 million in in cash severance and perquisites worth $44 million. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026

Barber characterized the shift as a significant reversal from the cost-cutting approach that has dominated executive benefits and perquisites since the early 2000s and the 2008 financial crisis. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025

Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them. — Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025

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