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fringe benefit

American  

noun

  1. any of various benefits, as free life or health insurance, paid holidays, a pension, etc., received by an employee in addition to regular pay.

fringe benefit British  

noun

  1. an incidental or additional advantage, esp a benefit provided by an employer to supplement an employee's regular pay, such as a pension, company car, luncheon vouchers, etc

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fringe benefit Cultural  

  1. A payment to a worker in addition to salary or wages. It may take the form of cash, goods, or services, and may include such items as health insurance, pension plans, and paid vacations.

Etymology

Origin of fringe benefit

First recorded in 1945–50

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