benefits
Americannoun
Usage
What does benefits mean? Benefits are things that are good or advantages, as in One of the benefits of owning a bookstore is I always have something to read. Benefits also refer to items companies give employees beyond payment for work, such as paid vacation time, a pension plan, and discounts on gym memberships. Governments also offer its citizens benefits, usually in the form of money for specific situations or needs. You might receive unemployment benefits when you’re out of work and can’t find a job. A disabled person can receive disability benefits when they are unable to work or to work full time. Benefits are also public entertainment or theatrical events that raise money for charitable causes. Example: Free lunch is one of my company’s biggest benefits.
Example Sentences
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As the country ages, putting pressure on care among other challenges, doctors say physical activity is vital for older people, helping with brain and heart health among other benefits.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, David, and guest host Juliette Kayyem discuss whether the benefits of the Flock surveillance network are worth its tradeoffs.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
In the middle are American workers trying to figure out how to use the benefits they pay for each month without getting stuck with a bill they can’t afford, or an unexpected denial.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
CIRI, the landowner, says that it is committed to strong environmental stewardship and that the project could generate large economic benefits for the community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
It would all be for the greater good, and any harm done would be repaid a hundredfold in benefits for wizards.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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