pourboire — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gratuity noun A sum of money given to a member of staff for good service, especially in a restaurant or hotel; a tip.
- perquisite noun Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
- tip noun The pointed or outer end of something.
Senses
pourboire is used for these senses in English:
- gratuity An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.
- perquisite A gratuity.
- tip A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
gratuity — full definition
- noun A sum of money given to a member of staff for good service, especially in a restaurant or hotel; a tip.
- noun A lump sum paid to an employee or member of the armed forces on leaving or retiring.
perquisite — full definition
- noun Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
- noun A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.