English · Work & Business
bonus
/ˈboʊ.nəs/
[/ˈboʊ.nəs/]
extra payment
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An extra amount of money given to an employee in addition to their normal pay, often as a reward.
Example
The whole team received a year-end bonus after the company exceeded its sales targets.
The whole team received a year-end bonus after the company exceeded its sales targets.
Etymology
From Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good', adopted into English in the early 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in employment and finance; also used generally for an added benefit.