Gratuity
noun
Money given to someone (like a waiter) as a thank you for good service.
After dinner, he gave the waiter a 20% gratuity.
Often appears as...
- leave a gratuity
- generous gratuity
noun
A payment made to a person in gratitude for a service provided but not legally obliged.
In this country, it is common to leave a gratuity for taxi drivers.
Often appears as...
- legal gratuity
- customary gratuity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Money given to someone (like a waiter) as a thank you for good service.
After dinner, he gave the waiter a 20% gratuity.
Often appears as...
- leave a gratuity
- generous gratuity
noun
A payment made to a person in gratitude for a service provided but not legally obliged.
In this country, it is common to leave a gratuity for taxi drivers.
Often appears as...
- legal gratuity
- customary gratuity
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tipping Culture
Understanding varies by country; some places expect gratuities, others include it in the bill already.
When dining in Japan, offering a gratuity is often seen as rude.
Pro Tip 2/3Service Appreciation
Gratuity is given directly to service staff to show satisfaction beyond the payment for the service.
The concierge was so helpful, I left a gratuity in thanks.
Pro Tip 3/3Customary Amounts
The usual amount ranges from 15% to 20% of the bill, but this can depend on service quality.
Our bill was $100, so we added a $20 gratuity.
Pro Tip 1/3Tipping Culture
Understanding varies by country; some places expect gratuities, others include it in the bill already.
When dining in Japan, offering a gratuity is often seen as rude.
Pro Tip 2/3Service Appreciation
Gratuity is given directly to service staff to show satisfaction beyond the payment for the service.
The concierge was so helpful, I left a gratuity in thanks.
Pro Tip 3/3Customary Amounts
The usual amount ranges from 15% to 20% of the bill, but this can depend on service quality.
Our bill was $100, so we added a $20 gratuity.
Pro Tip 1/3Tipping Culture
Understanding varies by country; some places expect gratuities, others include it in the bill already.
When dining in Japan, offering a gratuity is often seen as rude.
Pro Tip 2/3Service Appreciation
Gratuity is given directly to service staff to show satisfaction beyond the payment for the service.
The concierge was so helpful, I left a gratuity in thanks.
Pro Tip 3/3Customary Amounts
The usual amount ranges from 15% to 20% of the bill, but this can depend on service quality.
Our bill was $100, so we added a $20 gratuity.
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Quote examples
Kevin McCarthy
American Politician
For restaurants that have a minimum gratuity charge on large groups, the IRS will now count those tips as regular wages rather than traditional tips that we are all familiar with when we dine out. Ask any server, and they will tell you that this will directly affect their day-to-day lifestyle.
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Lara Pulver
English Actress
I'm not an actress who's a fan of gratuity, so I don't seek projects that have nudity for nudity's sake. I don't know any actors who do, unless they're in 'Spartacus.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
One of the gratuities about being a director is that you can volunteer yourself out of difficult details.
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Marilyn vos Savant
American Writer
Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.
Quote examples
Kevin McCarthy
American Politician
For restaurants that have a minimum gratuity charge on large groups, the IRS will now count those tips as regular wages rather than traditional tips that we are all familiar with when we dine out. Ask any server, and they will tell you that this will directly affect their day-to-day lifestyle.
Quote examples
Lara Pulver
English Actress
I'm not an actress who's a fan of gratuity, so I don't seek projects that have nudity for nudity's sake. I don't know any actors who do, unless they're in 'Spartacus.
Quote examples
Steven Spielberg
American Director
One of the gratuities about being a director is that you can volunteer yourself out of difficult details.
Quote examples
Marilyn vos Savant
American Writer
Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.
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