fringe benefit

noun

1. any of various benefits, as free life or health insurance, paid holidays, a pension, etc., received by an employee in addition to regular pay.

fringe benefit

noun

1. an incidental or additional advantage, esp a benefit provided by an employer to supplement an employee's regular pay, such as a pension, company car, luncheon vouchers, etc

fringe benefit

1. A payment to a worker in addition to salary or wages . It may take the form of cash, goods , or services , and may include such items as health insurance, pension plans, and paid vacations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fringe benefit¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Not only did that survey find no job losses, but it also debunked claims or conjectures from minimum-wage critics that the increase would show up as reductions in hours or fringe benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

Plus there are some fringe benefits, apart from the opportunity to collect more gold.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, Bragg’s office persuaded the Trump Organization’s longtime chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, to plead guilty to evading taxes on fringe benefits, including a luxury car and rent-free apartment.

From Seattle Times

Among Trump’s fringe benefits was the granting of 67 foreign trademarks to his businesses, including 46 from China.

From Salon

Flying aboard official government aircraft is considered a taxable fringe benefit and any relatives who travel with the president must pay taxes at the equivalent of having received a first-class seat for the same itinerary.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• compensation package
• perk
• perquisite