Bonus — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbō-nəs/ bo·nus

Meaning & Definition of Bonus

Bonus (noun)

  1. something in addition to what is expected or strictly due
  2. money or an equivalent given in addition to an employee's usual compensation
  3. a premium (as of stock) given by a corporation to a purchaser of its securities, to a promoter, or to an employee

Bonus (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

    "this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bonus

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bonus:

cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip

Related Words for Bonus

pension, bestowal, presentation, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse, philanthropy, contribution, donation, gift, offering, present, grant, subsidy, boon, manna, windfall, favor, freebie, giveaway, premium, award, prize, reward, fringe benefit, icing

Origin & Etymology of Bonus

Latin, literally, good bounty

First known use: 1759

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bonus

Words & Phrases Containing Bonus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bonus

What does "Bonus" mean?

"Bonus" means something in addition to what is expected or strictly due. As a noun, it is defined as: something in addition to what is expected or strictly due.

What is another word for "Bonus"?

Other words for "Bonus" include cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train and lagniappe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bonus" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bonus"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bonus". Common alternatives include cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk and perquisite.

How do you use "Bonus" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bonus" in a sentence: "this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary".

Is "Bonus" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bonus" is a noun.

Is "Bonus" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Bonus" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Bonus"?

"Bonus" is pronounced /ˈbō-nəs/ and divided into syllables as bo·nus.

What is the origin of the word "Bonus"?

"Bonus" comes from Latin, literally, good bounty. First known use: 1759.