pension
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Noun — A regular payment made to someone after they retire, based on their years of work.
How to use pension
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin pēnsiō ("payment, rent"), from pendō ("to weigh, pay").
Full origin of pension →Frequently asked questions
What does “pension” mean?
The word “pension” means a regular payment made to someone after they retire, based on their years of work. In plain terms, money paid regularly to a retired worker, or (in Europe) a small guesthouse.
How do you pronounce “pension”?
“Pension” is pronounced PEHNSHN (/ˈpɛnʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “pension” in a sentence?
Here is “pension” used in a sentence: “She retired at 65 and now lives on her pension.”
What is another word for “pension”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pension” include rent, hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast and lodging place.
What part of speech is “pension”?
Depending on how it is used, “pension” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pension” come from?
The word “pension” comes from Latin. From Latin pēnsiō ("payment, rent"), from pendō ("to weigh, pay").
Is “pension” a common word?
“Pension” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “pension” have?
“Pension” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a regular payment made to someone after they retire, based on their years of work.
What is the difference between a pension and a salary?
A salary is the regular pay you receive while you are still working, whereas a pension is a regular payment made to you after you retire, based on your years of work.
Is 'pension' a verb as well as a noun?
Yes. As a verb, to pension someone means to pay them a pension, and the phrasal form 'pension off' means to send someone into retirement with a pension.
Does 'pension' also mean a guesthouse?
Yes. In several European countries, a pension is also a small hotel or boarding house that provides lodging, and often meals. In everyday English, however, the retirement-payment meaning is by far the most common.