bonus

Meanings

Noun

• Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
• An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.
• An addition to the player's score based on performance, e.g. for time remaining.
• One or more free throws awarded to a team when the opposing team has accumulated enough fouls.

Verb

• To pay a bonus, premium

Origin

• Borrowed from Latin bonus ("good"). bona.