Bonus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The surprise party was a bonus that made her birthday even more special.
- The beautiful view from the top of the mountain was a bonus after the long hike.
- The free dessert was a bonus that came with the meal.
- The chance to meet her favorite author was a bonus that made the book signing event even more exciting.
- The extra week of vacation was a bonus that came with the new job offer.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company offered its employees a year-end bonus for meeting their sales targets.
- The bonus was distributed to all employees who had been with the company for at least six months.
- Employees who worked overtime were eligible for a special bonus on top of their regular pay.
- The production team was given a bonus for exceeding its quarterly production goals.
- The sales team received a bonus for selling over a million dollars' worth of merchandise in one quarter.