gratuity

Everyday

1. (formal) A tip; extra money you give to a waiter, driver or helper to thank them for good service. tree →
2. (formal) A sum of money given to a worker when they leave a job. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life «gratuity» appears on restaurant bills and hotel signs; in maths problems a gratuity is often a percentage of the bill added on. Phrases: «gratuity included», «a 10% gratuity», «no gratuities».

Examples

• A gratuity of 10% was added to the bill. tree →
• The sign said «Gratuities are not expected». tree →
• We left a gratuity for the hotel cleaner. tree →
• The bill was $40 plus a $6 gratuity, so $46. tree →
• Service and gratuity are included in the price. tree →
• He received a gratuity when he left the army. tree →

Note

Formal; in everyday speech say «tip». Plural «gratuities». In maths, a 15% gratuity on a $20 bill = 20 × 15 ÷ 100 = $3, and the total = $23. In some countries tipping is not usual.