fringe benefits

fringe benefit

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

Origin:
1945–50
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Fringe benefits is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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fringe benefit definition


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.

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