perquisite

noun

ˈpər-kwə-zət How to pronounce perquisite (audio)
Definition of perquisitenext
1
as in bonus
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due give the movers a perquisite if they do a good job

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2
as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job

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Recent Examples of perquisite That’s equity valued at $517 million, $34 million in in cash severance and perquisites worth $44 million. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 Barber characterized the shift as a significant reversal from the cost-cutting approach that has dominated executive benefits and perquisites since the early 2000s and the 2008 financial crisis. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025 Such blatant grabs by the state send a clear signal to those who are tempted to think that the perquisites of Russian elite status—money and businesses—belong exclusively to them. — Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025 That includes the actual salary paid, actual cash bonus and the value of stock options that were exercised or vested during the year, plus any perquisites. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for perquisite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perquisite
  1. bonus
  2. dividend
  3. gift
  4. tip
Noun
  • BetMGM is treating new users to promo code FOXNEWS that provides a refund on your first losing wager, giving up to $1,500 in bonuses.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Rubin told the news outlet that if the business parts ways with the wooden puppet, store employees will receive a $15,000 bonus and the bird’s artist, Bliss Kolb of Seattle, will receive $1 million.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Acknowledging the concerns, Warui noted that Dangote Refinery’s revenues were dollarized and that dividends could also be paid in dollars, mitigating the potential impact of naira devaluation.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That's why Jim feels comfortable recommending J & J for its great dividend and AAA balance sheet.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Every episode at Season 23 is a gift, and a lot of people here feel that way.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Trump opened his remarks there by describing how the new jet parked behind him was a gift from the Qatari royal family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
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  • In December 2025, the CFPB under Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought withdrew the proposal, ruling that fees and voluntary tips were not finance charges.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip

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“Perquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perquisite. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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