GRATUITY


Meaning of GRATUITY in English

(gratuities)

1.

A ~ is a gift of money to someone who has done something for you. (FORMAL)

The porter expects a ~.

= tip

N-COUNT

2.

A ~ is a large gift of money that is given to someone when they leave their job, especially when they leave the armed forces. (BRIT FORMAL)

He is taking a ~ from the Navy.

N-COUNT

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