C1nounformalfoodbusiness
US/ɡrəˈtuː.ə.ti/
UK/ɡrəˈtjuː.ə.ti/
a small amount of money given to a worker for good service, such as a waiter
In context
A 20 percent gratuity is added to the bill for parties of six or more.
Please note that the price of the banquet does not include gratuity.
Guests may leave a gratuity for the staff at the end of the event.
Words that go with gratuity
verb + noun
- include gratuityThe package does not include gratuity.
- leave a gratuityMany guests leave a gratuity in cash.
- add a gratuityThe restaurant will add a gratuity to your check.
adjective + noun
- automatic gratuityAn automatic gratuity applies to large parties.
- optional gratuityThe form has a line for an optional gratuity.
noun + preposition
- gratuity is includedGratuity is included in the total price.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
give a gratuity to the billCorrect: add a gratuity to the bill