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

Related Words

• compensation package
• perk
• perquisite