pourboire Definition
a gratuity given to a waiter or other service worker.
Using pourboire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pourboire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The waiter was very pleased with the pourboire he received.
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It is customary to leave a pourboire of 10% in France.
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I always make sure to have some extra cash for pourboire when traveling.
pourboire Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pourboire
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I always give a pourboire to the hotel staff when I stay in France.
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The restaurant policy prohibits the staff from refusing a pourboire.
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The customer left a large pourboire for the excellent service provided by the bartender.
Origins of pourboire
from French 'pour boire', meaning 'for drink'
Summary: pourboire in Brief
'Pourboire' [poor-bwar] is a French term that refers to a gratuity given to a service worker, such as a waiter. It is customary to leave a pourboire of 10% in France. The phrase 'give a pourboire' means to give a gratuity to a service worker, while 'refuse a pourboire' means to decline a gratuity offered by a customer. A 'large pourboire' is a generous amount of gratuity given to a service worker.
