gratuity
noun
a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip.
gratuities
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pluralof gratuity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The federal gift regulations and the gratuities statute exist to ensure that government decisions are made on the merits, free from the influence of private benefits,” the Democracy Defenders Fund said in its complaint.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
After taking into account the included alcohol, gratuities and laundry, the luxury voyages don’t strike her as much more expensive than regular ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
Ridley-Thomas’ lawyers had already accused prosecutors of conflating bribery and gratuities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
The debate is not restricted to restaurants - gratuities can be offered to many workers including hairdressers, taxi drivers and hotel porters.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024
During his tour, which was unattended by any very noticeable incident, he made very liberal distribution of crosses of honor, sometimes accompanied by gratuities to old officers and soldiers of the imperial army.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. by
