Gratuity Definition

grə-to͝oĭ-tē, -tyo͝o-
gratuities
noun
gratuities
A sum of money, often a percentage of the total billed, given to a server, porter, etc. for a service or favor; tip.
Webster's New World

A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.

Wiktionary

(common usage) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

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Other Word Forms of Gratuity

Noun

Singular:
gratuity
Plural:
gratuities

Origin of Gratuity

  • From Old French gratuite (French gratuité), from Medieval Latin gratuitas (“a free gift”), from Latin gratuitus (“freely given, free”); see gratuitous.

    From Wiktionary

  • French gratuité from Old French gratuite from Medieval Latin grātuītās probably from Latin grātuītus voluntary gratuitous

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Gratuity Sentence Examples

  • He received a small gratuity for his service.

  • How can I add a gratuity in a restaurant?

  • A small gratuity is expected by the porter, but he has no legal claim for payment, his maintenance being provided for out of the funds of the institution.

  • Where a disablement gratuity is paid no death gratuity is subsequently payable.

  • When pricing a limo service, ask if the driver's gratuity is included in the total.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

YTYITY

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