Definition of bonus

• n. - A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter.
• n. - An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
• n. - Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.
• n. - A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter.
• n. - An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.
• n. - Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.