bonus

Meaning

Noun

1. Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
2. An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.
3. An addition to the player's score based on performance, e.g. for time remaining.
4. One or more free throws awarded to a team when the opposing team has accumulated enough fouls.

Verb

To pay a bonus, premium

Synonyms

premium

reward

dividend

prize

perk

compensation

gratuity

present

option money

incentive

bounty

perquisite

remuneration

award

extra

fillip

gift

🎁

give-away

largess

profit

tip

honour

gain

incitation

interest

something additional

laurel

lump sum

medal

odds

freebie

encouragement

citation

boon

bonus payment

reward for one’s services

recompense

accolade

repayment

benefit

advantage

treat

bakshish

bunce

lagniappe

one-off payment

extra wages

gratification

guerdon

honor

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbəʊ.nəs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin bonus (“good”). Doublet of bona.