Bonus

usgb/ˈbəʊnəs/
noun

An extra amount of money that is given to you as a present or reward for good work as well as the money you were expecting.

She received a bonus of $2,500 at the end of the year.
Visual representation of "bonus" - An extra amount of money that is given to you as a present or reward for good work as well as the money you were expecting

Often appears as...

  • receive a bonus
  • year-end bonus
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Workplace Reward

Used in professional settings to describe a monetary reward for good performance.

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After the successful project, each team member got a bonus.
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Beyond Salary

A bonus is separate from your regular pay and not considered part of your salary.

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Her salary was modest, but the annual bonus made the job worthwhile.
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Performance-based

It's often tied to meeting certain performance milestones or achieving goals.

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His exceptional sales record earned him a significant bonus.
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