BONUS


Meaning of BONUS in English

■ noun

1》 a sum of money added to a person's wages for good performance.

↘ Brit. an extra dividend or issue paid to shareholders.

2》 an extra and unexpected welcome event.

Origin

C18: from L. ~ (masculine) 'good'.

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