gratuity

English

Etymology

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

Noun

gratuity (plural gratuities)

1. A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
2. (common usage) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

Synonyms

• contribution
• cumshaw
• donation
• gift
• grace

Related terms

• gratuitous
• gratuitously

External links

• gratuity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• gratuity in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911