paycheck
Paycheck (noun) means the payment an employee receives from an employer for work done, typically issued regularly. Example: “She budgets carefully so her paycheck lasts the whole month.”
How to use paycheck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe money (or cheque) you get paid for your job, usually weekly or monthly.
Mainly an American term; British English more often says "wages" or "salary," though "paycheck" is widely understood.
Word forms
paychecks plural
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She budgets carefully so her _____ lasts the whole month.
Etymology
From "pay" plus "check," reflecting the days when wages were commonly paid by paper cheque.
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What does “paycheck” mean?
The word “paycheck” means the payment an employee receives from an employer for work done, typically issued regularly. In plain terms, the money (or cheque) you get paid for your job, usually weekly or monthly.
How do you pronounce “paycheck”?
“Paycheck” is pronounced PAY-chehk (/ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “paycheck” in a sentence?
Here is “paycheck” used in a sentence: “She budgets carefully so her paycheck lasts the whole month.”
What part of speech is “paycheck”?
“Paycheck” is a noun.
Is “paycheck” a common word?
“Paycheck” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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