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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Apple benefits from strong demand for its devices in more than one way.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
What if we could avoid our taxpayer’s complicity, without forgoing the benefits of a common tax system?
From Slate • May 11, 2026
Companies are rushing to cash in on “functional snacking,” but experts warn that the health benefits of fiber treats might not be all they’re cracked up to be.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
One of the most notable findings was that participants maintained the benefits even without continued monitoring or supervision.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Premiums were only a few pennies each week, with death benefits furnishing little more than a coffin and a burial.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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