noun
pl. -·ties a sum of money, often a percentage of the total billed, given to a server, porter, etc. for a service or favor; tip
Origin of gratuity
French gratuité from Medieval Latin gratuitas from Classical Latin gratuitus: see gratuitous
noun
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.
An example of gratuity is a tip left for a server at a restaurant.
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noun
pl. gra·tu·i·tiesA favor or gift, usually in the form of money, given in return for service.
Origin of gratuity
French gratuité from Old French gratuite from Medieval Latin grātuītās probably from Latin grātuītus voluntary ; see gratuitous .THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Noun
(plural gratuities)
Origin
From Old French gratuite (French gratuité), from Medieval Latin gratuitas (“a free gift”), from Latin gratuitus (“freely given, free”); see gratuitous.
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Sentence Examples
- He received a small gratuity for his service.
- The standard gratuity is $1 per bag for this assistance, but it is not required and should be up to the passenger's discretion.
- There is software out there that will help you better manage your schedule, calculate the gratuity at your favorite restaurant, and even provide a little entertainment along the way.
- This does not include any tips you might want to give for extraordinary service, or for any gratuity you may want to give as a bonus or during the holidays.
- On most cruise lines, gratuity charges are automatically added to ordered drinks, and multiple drinks can become expensive as they add up.
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