bonus

About 3.93 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
2. noun An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

   The employee of the week receives a bonus for his excellent work.

3. noun An addition to the player's score based on performance, e.g. for time remaining.
4. noun One or more free throws awarded to a team when the opposing team has accumulated enough fouls.
5. verb To pay a bonus, premium

Similar words

incentive fillip supplementary supplement additional first precedence prime prima grant

Often followed by

of for to is and plan in system or

Word family

bonuses