Bonus

/ˈboʊ.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something extra or additional that is given, often as a reward.

The employees received a cash bonus at the end of the year for their hard work.

An additional benefit or incentive, often in the context of sales or performance.

The sales team earned a bonus for exceeding their quarterly targets.

A gift or reward given to someone in recognition of their achievements.

She got a bonus in the form of a vacation package for winning the competition.

An additional amount of money or advantage given as a reward.

The winner of the contest received a large bonus along with the trophy.

Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good'.

sign-on bonus

A financial incentive offered to new employees at the time of hiring.

performance bonus

An additional payment based on an employee's work performance.

loyalty bonus

A reward given to customers for their ongoing patronage.

incentive

A factor that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

award

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement.

Sweetener

The extra vacation days were a sweetener for the new job.

Kickback

She received a kickback for bringing in new clients.