gratuity
pronunciation
How to pronounce gratuity in British English:
UK [grəˈtju:əti]
How to pronounce gratuity in American English:
US [grəˈtuəti]
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- Noun:
- a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
- an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation
Word Origin
- gratuity (n.)
- 1520s, "graciousness," from French gratuité (14c.) or directly from Medieval Latin gratuitatem (nominative gratuitas) "free gift," probably from Latin gratuitus "free, freely given" (see gratuitous). Meaning "money given for favor or services" is first attested 1530s.
Example
- 1. The tipping problem in many european countries is solved by automatically adding a 15 per cent gratuity to the bill .
- 2. In general , the more westernized the place is , the more likely you 'll be expected to leave a gratuity .
- 3. Sometimes large parties are unaware that a gratuity has been added to the bill , so they tip on top of it .
- 4. Some bills in congress would make the higher gratuity retroactive but not the extra life insurance .
- 5. Speaking of tips , you should never offer the bar staff a cash gratuity .