Added 9 October 2026
perquisite
/ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ noun
Latin root: perquīsītum Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about perquisite at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
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A gratuity.
After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
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A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.
Private jets and motor yachts are perquisites of the rich.
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin perquīsītum (“something acquired for profit”).
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