tip
Plural
tips
1
the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us
- The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room.
- She always makes sure to leave a tip for the barista at her favorite coffee shop as a token of appreciation.
- The taxi driver was grateful for the tip he received from the passengers for helping with their luggage.
- He left a generous tip for the waiter who provided excellent service throughout the meal.
- He forgot to leave a tip for the hairdresser after his haircut, so he went back to the salon to give it to her.
2
the highest or most extreme point of a mountain or hill
- They reached the tip of the mountain after a long hike.
- The tip of the hill offered a breathtaking view of the valley below.
- Snow covered the tip of the peak year-round.
- The climbers celebrated when they finally stood on the tip of the summit.
- The tip of the ridge was the perfect spot for a picnic.
3
the pointed or extreme end of an object
- The tip of the pencil broke off while she was writing.
- He carefully touched the tip of the needle to the fabric.
- The cat's tail had a white tip.
- She balanced the book on the tip of her finger.
4
a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice
- She gave him a useful tip for improving his golf swing.
- The chef shared a cooking tip for achieving perfectly crispy fried chicken.
- His grandmother passed down a valuable tip for removing stains from clothing.
- The travel guidebook included insider tips for exploring the city like a local.
- The financial advisor provided tips for saving money and planning for retirement.