fringe benefit

/ˌfrɪndʒ ˌˈbɛnəfɪt/

Other forms: fringe benefits

Definitions of fringe benefit

1. noun

   an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
   “a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job”

   synonyms: perk, perquisite

   types:

   apanage, appanage

   any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life

   backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip

   a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

   Christmas box

   a present given at Christmas for services during the year

   type of:

   benefit

   financial assistance in time of need