paycheck

noun

pay·​check ˈpā-ˌchek How to pronounce paycheck (audio)
1
: a check in payment of wages or salary
2

Examples of paycheck in a Sentence

I went to the office to pick up my paycheck. Your weekly paycheck will be almost $600 after taxes.
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The author got a $10.5 million paycheck for it in 2023. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 May 2025 The consumer journey along the path to purchase is anything but linear: A shopper may be targeted with an online ad for running shoes, check them out in-store, delay the purchase until their paycheck clears and ultimately purchase them from a competitor. Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 In the early stages, expenses outpaced revenue, prompting the team to forgo paychecks, underscoring their deep commitment and conviction in the company’s global potential. William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025 Start by listing all your income sources, such as your paycheck or any side income. Jamie Bosse, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for paycheck

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of paycheck was in 1899

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“Paycheck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paycheck. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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paycheck

noun
pay·​check ˈpā-ˌchek How to pronounce paycheck (audio)
: a check in payment of wages or salary

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