perk
Perk (noun) means an extra benefit that comes with a job, beyond the salary. Example: “Free lunch is one of the perks of working here.”
How to use perk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA workplace bonus benefit, or — as a verb — to liven up or brew coffee.
Word forms
more perk comparative, perked past tense, perked past tense, perked past tense, perked past tense, perks plural, perks plural, perks singular, perks singular, perks singular, perks singular, most perk superlative
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Free lunch is one of the _____ of working here.
Etymology
A clipped form of "perquisite."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for perk
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What does “perk” mean?
The word “perk” means an extra benefit that comes with a job, beyond the salary. In plain terms, a workplace bonus benefit, or — as a verb — to liven up or brew coffee.
How do you pronounce “perk”?
“Perk” is pronounced purk (/pɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “perk” in a sentence?
Here is “perk” used in a sentence: “Free lunch is one of the perks of working here.”
What part of speech is “perk”?
Depending on how it is used, “perk” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “perk” have?
“Perk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an extra benefit that comes with a job, beyond the salary.