bonus
word
/ˈboʊnəs/
BOH-nuhs
/bˈəʊnəs/
BOH-nuhs
Definition
A bonus is extra money or another reward given in addition to what is usual or expected. It can also mean any extra benefit or pleasant added thing.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in work and business contexts: 'year-end bonus', 'performance bonus', 'signing bonus'. It is also used more generally for any extra advantage: 'As a bonus, breakfast is included.' Don't confuse it with regular salary or wages.
Spanish: bono - prima (paga extra)Portuguese (BR): bônus - bonificaçãoPortuguese (PT): bónus - prémio (valor extra)Chinese (Simplified): 奖金 - 额外奖励Chinese (Traditional): 獎金 - 額外獎勵Hindi: बोनस - अतिरिक्त भुगतानArabic: مكافأة - علاوة إضافيةBengali: বোনাস - অতিরিক্ত সুবিধাRussian: бонус - премияJapanese: ボーナス - 特典Vietnamese: tiền thưởng - lợi ích thêmKorean: 보너스 - 추가 혜택Turkish: ikramiye - ek avantajUrdu: بونس - اضافی فائدہIndonesian: bonus - keuntungan tambahan
Example Sentences
Free parking is an added bonus.
basic
The company gave every worker a bonus in December.
basic
If we finish early, we get a small bonus.
basic
I wasn't expecting a bonus, so that check was a nice surprise.
natural
The salary is decent, and the annual bonus makes the job even better.
natural
As a bonus, the hotel upgraded us to a larger room.
natural