Perk: meaning, definitions and examples
⭐️
perk
[ pɜːrk ]
at work
An advantage or benefit provided by an employer to its employees, such as healthcare benefits or a company car.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Employees receive various perks, such as free lunches and gym memberships.
- One of the perks of working for this company is the flexible work schedule.
Translations
Translations of the word "perk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 benefício
🇮🇳 लाभ
🇩🇪 Vorteil
🇮🇩 manfaat
🇺🇦 перевага
🇵🇱 korzyść
🇯🇵 特典
🇫🇷 avantage
🇪🇸 beneficio
🇹🇷 avantaj
🇰🇷 혜택
🇸🇦 فائدة
🇨🇿 výhoda
🇸🇰 výhoda
🇨🇳 好处
🇸🇮 ugodnost
🇮🇸 ávinningur
🇰🇿 артықшылық
🇬🇪 უპირატესობა
🇦🇿 üstünlük
🇲🇽 beneficio
Etymology
The term 'perk' originated in the early 19th century as a shortened form of 'perquisite', which referred to a payment or benefit received in addition to a regular wage. Over time, it evolved to encompass various advantages or benefits provided to employees or gained in video games.
See also: perks.