Bonus
/ˈboʊnəs/
Definitions
An extra payment or reward given in addition to regular remuneration.
/ˈboʊnəs/
An extra payment or reward beyond regular salary.
She received a Christmas bonus.
💡 Simply: Extra money or gift.
More Examples
The bonus helped her pay off her debts.
How It's Used
"The company announced year-end bonuses for its employees."
"The investment yielded a substantial bonus."
Idioms & expressions
bonus points
Extra points awarded for exceeding expectations or accomplishing something extra.
"He earned bonus points for completing the project ahead of schedule."
From Latin *bonus* "good, excellent". Initially referred to something extra or advantageous, evolving to its modern meaning of an extra payment.
The word 'bonus' has shifted from a general sense of 'good' to its current financial connotation over time.
Memory tip
Think of it as a 'good' thing (from Latin 'bonus') – extra money!
Word Origin
"good, excellent"