bonus

bo-nus · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.

  2. 2.

    Something welcome and often unexpected that accompanies and enhances something already obtained.

  3. 3.

    Extra; additional to what is expected.

Forms

plural: bonuses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bonus round — an extra round in a game with additional prizes
  • •
    signing bonus — money paid when signing a contract
  • •
    Christmas bonus — extra payment given during the holiday season

Related words

Antonyms: deduction, penalty
See also: incentive, perk, reward
Synonyms: dividend, extra, perk, reward

Etymology

From Latin bonus ("good"). First used in English in the 18th century to describe extra dividends paid to stockholders.