noun
perk
purk
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.”
noun
1
An extra benefit that comes with a job, beyond the salary.
"Free lunch is one of the perks of working here."
verb
1
(often "perk up") To become more lively, cheerful, or alert.
"She perked up as soon as the coffee arrived."
2
Of coffee, to brew by percolating through hot water.
"The coffee perked on the stove while we set the table."
How to use perk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA workplace bonus benefit, or — as a verb — to liven up or brew coffee.
Common pairings
job perks
perk up
perk of the job
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Word forms
- Plural
- perks
- Third person singular
- perks
- Past tense
- perked
- Comparative
- more perk
- Superlative
- most perk
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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.
