| Main Entry: | bonus |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | unexpected extra |
Synonyms: |
additional compensation, benefit, bounty, commission, dividend, fringe benefit, frosting, gift, golden parachute, goody, gratuity, gravy, hand-out, honorarium, ice*, perk*, plus*, premium, prize, reward, special compensation, tip |
| Main Entry: | golden handshake |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | retirement payout |
Synonyms: |
emeritus status, golden handcuffs, golden parachute, pensioning off, putting out to pasture, superannuation |
| Main Entry: | severance pay |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | payout to fired or laid-off worker |
Synonyms: |
discontinuance wage, dismissal wage, golden parachute |