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Perquisite

noun
/ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Meaning

an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
a special privilege or benefit attached to a position or job

Example Sentences

Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.

A company car is one of the perquisites of the job.

Synonyms

benefit, privilege, perk, bonus, advantage
Entry 1
benefit, privilege, perk, bonus
Entry 2
privilege, benefit, perk, bonus, advantage

Antonyms

disadvantage, burden, penalty, loss, obligation, duty
Entry 1
disadvantage, burden, penalty, loss
Entry 2
obligation, duty

Collocations

job perquisites, executive perquisites, company perquisites, perquisites of office, corporate perquisites
Entry 1
job perquisites, executive perquisites, company perquisites
Entry 2
perquisites of office, job perquisites, corporate perquisites

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