gratuity
[ gruh-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ]
/ grəˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /
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noun, plural gra·tu·i·ties.
a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip.
something given without claim or demand.
British.
- a bonus granted to war veterans by the government.
- a bonus given military personnel on discharge or retirement.
RELATED WORDS
bonus, perk, benefaction, offering, alms, token, salve, donation, recompense, boon, bounty, contribution, reward, present, perquisite, largesse, sweetener
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British Dictionary definitions for gratuities
gratuity
/ (ɡrəˈtjuːɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
a gift or reward, usually of money, for services rendered; tip
something given without claim or obligation
military a financial award granted for long or meritorious service
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Word Origin and History for gratuities
gratuity
1520s, "graciousness," from French gratuité (14c.) or directly from Medieval Latin gratuitatem (nominative gratuitas) "free gift," probably from Latin gratuitus "free, freely given" (see gratuitous). Meaning "money given for favor or services" is first attested 1530s.
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