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perks

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɝks// UK //pˈɜːks// perks

n. extra benefits you get from your job or a situation, in addition to your salary or the main thing you are paying for.

n. advantages or benefits provided as a supplement to a primary salary or service. Often used in the plural to describe non-wage compensation.


SIMPLE

Free coffee is one of the perks of working here.

CONTEXTUAL

The job offer includes a competitive salary along with several perks, such as a gym membership and a company car.

COMPLEX

While the base pay was modest, the executive position offered significant perks, including private travel and an expense account that covered all professional networking events.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural form 'perks' rather than the singular 'perk'.

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