Synonyms of gratuity

gratuity

noun

grə-ˈtü-ə-tē 

1

as in tip

a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due

for parties of eight or more, we automatically add a 15% gratuity onto the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• bonus
• gift
• perquisite
• contribution
• reward
• donation
• present
• offering
• favor
• largesse
• lagniappe

2

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonus
• dividend
• gift
• tip
• pension
• contribution
• donation
• extra
• gravy
• perquisite
• perk
• reward
• donative
• subsidy
• presentation
• gravy train
• offering
• throw-in
• lagniappe
• present
• generosity
• premium
• bounty
• grant
• bestowal
• award
• cumshaw
• prize
• benefaction
• benevolence
• beneficence
• largesse
• windfall
• charity
• philanthropy
• boon
• giveaway
• fringe benefit
• icing
• manna
• favor
• freebie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gratuity

This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Finally, given that the Supreme Court’s determination that bribe and gratuity have different definitions under the law, that ruling should, in turn, dismiss the interfering with the IRS charge. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

And many of the workers who received tips from automatic gratuities were actually unaware that those tips weren't eligible for the deduction. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026