Gratuity (Noun)
Meaning 1
An award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The waiter received a generous gratuity for his exceptional service during the dinner party.
- The tour guide's extensive knowledge of the city's history earned him a large gratuity from the satisfied tourists.
- As is customary in many restaurants, the bill included a 15% gratuity for the server.
- After the barber finished the haircut, he hinted at a gratuity by saying "it's up to you, sir".
- The bellhop received a small gratuity for carrying the heavy luggage up to the hotel room.