bonus
noun
something given or paid over and above what is due.
bonuses
-
pluralof bonus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Average annual growth in pay, excluding bonuses, during the three-month period was 3.7%.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Annual weekly earnings growth, excluding bonuses, rose to 3.7%, from an upwardly revised 3.6% in the three months through July, Britain’s Office for National Statistics said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The 44-year-old's new deal included an increase on his previous salary of £10m a year, plus an additional £5m in bonuses.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
According to the supervisors, BHP's latest offer failed to include demands including pay raises and monthly production bonuses.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Graham Salter said there’d be fat bonuses all around.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
