noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/
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General-American:/ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
Examples
The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A gratuity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Private jets and motor yachts are perquisites of the rich.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: prerogative, privilege, exclusive right
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: right
Narrower terms: easement, privilege of the floor
5
noun
Meaning 5
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job
