gratuity
noun
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Gratuity vs. Tip
Gratuity is a fancier and more formal word than tip. It occurs most often in written notices along the lines of "Gratuities accepted". Its formality makes it best suited for describing tips of the dignified, expensive variety. For the taxi driver who takes you to the superb Belgian restaurant, it's a tip; for the restaurant's maitre d', it's a gratuity.
Examples of gratuity in a Sentence
Stacey Vanek Smith, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
Save more by adding Princess Plus and Princess Premier, which include amenities like Wi-Fi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at a deep discount.
—Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
Full-service restaurants will charge an automatic 20% gratuity that will be split among staff, union officials said.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Beverage packages generally include gratuities, Pickett said.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The company charges an automatic 20% chauffeur gratuity on all rides, and drivers can still accept additional cash tips, Samuels said.
—Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2024
People are cutting back on tipping, frustrated by ubiquitous requests for gratuities.
—Rachel Wolfe, WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
Maki classes start at $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and include the multi-course omakase experience.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Seabourn fares include all-suite accommodations, dining, alcohol, WiFi, gratuities, and 24-hour in-suite service.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratuity. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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