gratuities
nounUK /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtiz/
US /ɡrəˈtuːɪtiz/
Extra money you give someone to say thank you for their help.
We left gratuities for the waiter after dinner.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Small gifts given to show thanks.
The host handed out gratuities to the helpful volunteers.
3. Money given to a service worker beyond the regular price.
Hotel staff often rely on gratuities from guests.
4. A voluntary extra payment for good service.
The bill listed gratuities separately from the meal cost.