perk

noun
UK: /pɜːk/
US: /pɝːk/

  1. An advantage or something extra you get because of your job.

    1. A company car is a nice perk.
    2. Having access to the gym is a great perk of working at this company.

  2. A benefit to which one is entitled as an employee.

    1. Free coffee is a perk that many employees enjoy.
    2. One of the best perks of the job is the generous vacation allowance.

Synonyms

incentive advantage benefit privilege bonus
perk intransitive-verb

  1. To become or cause something to become active, cheerful, or energetic.

    1. I perk up when I drink coffee.
    2. The music really helped to perk me up after a long day.

  2. To become more lively or improve after being weak or inactive.

    1. The economy is starting to perk up a little.
    2. Sales usually perk up in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
perk transitive-verb

  1. To make someone or something become more cheerful, lively, or attractive.

    1. A new paint job can perk up a room.
    2. That colourful scarf will really perk up your outfit.

  2. To improve or enhance the quality of something.

    1. Adding a little lemon juice can perk up the flavour of the sauce.
    2. A small bonus can perk up employee morale significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perk" in English means: An advantage or something extra you get because of your job., A benefit to which one is entitled as an employee..

The phonetic transcription of "perk" is /pɜːk/ in British English and /pɝːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perk": incentive, advantage, benefit, privilege, bonus.

Example usage of "perk": "A company car is a nice perk.". More examples on the page.