gratuity

Example Sentences

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The status quo may prevail, tip screens and all, but consumers may begin to decide whether they really want to tip 30% or if they will just skip the gratuity altogether, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

So a gratuity is money that’s given after an official act has been done by a public official.

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2024

Hope you always remember to leave a gratuity to your housekeepers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

California’s gratuity law requires that nonmanagerial service staff receive their tips in full, and employers may not keep any portion of those tips.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023

“No, no, Captain Tate. I’ll take no gratuity from you, sir. My pleasure, sir.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly