Pronunciation: /ˈboʊnəs/
noun something given or paid over and above what is due
A1 I received a bonus at work for my hard work.
A2 The company offered a bonus to employees who met their sales targets.
B1 As a bonus, the hotel provided complimentary breakfast for guests.
B2 One of the perks of the job is a yearly performance bonus.
C1 The CEO received a substantial bonus for leading the company to record profits.
C2 The bonus structure at the investment firm is designed to incentivize high performance.
adjective additional; extra
A1 I received a bonus cookie with my meal.
A2 The bonus feature of this phone is the long battery life.
B1 She was happy to receive a bonus vacation day from work.
B2 The bonus points earned from shopping can be redeemed for discounts.
C1 The bonus material included in the DVD set provides additional insights into the film.
C2 The bonus track on the album is a previously unreleased song by the artist.
formal Employees will receive a bonus at the end of the year based on their performance.
informal I heard we might get a bonus for hitting our sales target this quarter.
slang I can't believe I got a fat bonus for just showing up to work on time.
figurative Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was like a bonus after a long day of shopping.
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