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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The Tesla supplier’s profit climbed even as changes to government subsidies and tax benefits dented demand in China for EV batteries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"If more people work with us to help wildlife, we'll bring the joys and benefits nature provides back to our daily lives."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
A special-needs trust is also a specialized, discretionary trust, but one that is designed to provide for a beneficiary with a disability without disqualifying them from government benefits like Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Recent research from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for more aggressive blood pressure control could provide greater health benefits than previously believed.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Everyone must know that your success benefits the community in one way or another, or you become a target.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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