noun
paycheck
PAY-chehk
noun
1
The payment an employee receives from an employer for work done, typically issued regularly.
"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.
UK vs US
Mainly an American term; British English more often says "wages" or "salary," though "paycheck" is widely understood.
Common pairings
live paycheck to paycheck
a weekly paycheck
Word Forms
paychecks plural
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Etymology
From "pay" plus "check," reflecting the days when wages were commonly paid by paper cheque.