gratuity

The definition of gratuity is a sum of money given to someone who provides service or a favor as a way to show graciousness or thankfulness.

(noun)

An example of gratuity is a tip left for a server at a restaurant.

See gratuity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. gratuities

a sum of money, often a percentage of the total billed, given to a server, porter, etc. for a service or favor; tip

Origin: Fr gratuité < ML gratuitas < L gratuitus: see gratuitous

See gratuity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. gra·tu·i·ties

A favor or gift, usually in the form of money, given in return for service.

Origin:

Origin: French gratuité

Origin: , from Old French gratuite

Origin: , from Medieval Latin grātuītās

Origin: , probably from Latin grātuītus, voluntary; see gratuitous

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