Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun gratuity

2 senses of gratuity

Sense 1
gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh -- (a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter))
       => fringe benefit, perquisite, perk -- (an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job")

Sense 2
gratuity -- (an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation)
       => prize, award -- (something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe")