paycheck — a salary or wage payment, typically received regularly from an employer
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a salary or wage payment, typically received regularly from an employer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪtʃek/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my paycheck... literally, because it was direct deposit and he chewed my phone.
- She's been living paycheck to paycheck since she started her own business.
- The only thing better than Friday is Friday with a paycheck!
paycheck
NOUN[/ˈpeɪtʃek/]
a salary or wage payment, typically received regularly from an employer
Receiving regular salary payment
Employees waited eagerly for their monthly paycheck. (PAY + REWARD = PAYCHECK)
She lived paycheck to paycheck before finally reaching a breakthrough.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Paycheck is a compound word formed from 'pay' (to give money) and 'check' (a written order for payment). The term originated from the historical practice of employers issuing wages in the form of checks rather than cash, a convention that became standard in modern business.
Breakdown
pay (to remunerate or give money) + check (a written instrument directing payment from a bank account) = paycheck (a salary or wage payment, regardless of its actual form).
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📝Examples
“My dog ate my paycheck... literally, because it was direct deposit and he chewed my phone.”
“She's been living paycheck to paycheck since she started her own business.”
“The only thing better than Friday is Friday with a paycheck!”
“I need to find a job with a steady paycheck to support my family.”
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