Associations to the word «Gratuity»

Wiktionary

GRATUITY, noun. A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
GRATUITY, noun. (common usage) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

Dictionary definition

GRATUITY, noun. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
GRATUITY, noun. An award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley