First Known Use: 1773
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bonus
noun bo·nus \ˈbō-nəs\
: something good that is more than what was expected or required
: an extra amount of money that is given to an employee
Full Definition of BONUS
: something in addition to what is expected or strictly due: as a : money or an equivalent given in addition to an employee's usual compensation b : a premium (as of stock) given by a corporation to a purchaser of its securities, to a promoter, or to an employee c : a government payment to war veterans d : a sum in excess of salary given an athlete for signing with a team
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Origin of BONUS
Latin, literally, good — more at bounty
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BONUS Defined for Kids
bonus
noun bo·nus \ˈbō-nəs\
Definition of BONUS for Kids
: something given to someone (as a worker) in addition to what is usual or owed
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