Definition of "fringe benefit" [fringe benefit]

• An employment benefit given in addition to one's wages or salary. (noun)

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• "The favorite of the senior bakers was the hot-buttered bread, but the greatest fringe benefit for me was getting to eat the ice cream and homemade chocolates."