: of or relating to a system or policy of paying bills when due or of paying for goods and services when purchased

Examples of pay-as-you-go in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Families with kids may enjoy the nearly century-old Kiddie Park with pint-sized pay-as-you-go rides, sprawling Hemisfair playground, immersive art exhibits at Hopscotch, and the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park, Morgan’s Wonderland. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 This lets buyers opt for a pay-as-you-go model with flexible payment options, addressing pricing concerns and helping retain at-risk customers. Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 This model offers flexibility without a long-term commitment. AWS and Microsoft Azure: Offer cloud services on a pay-as-you-go basis. Lakshmi S., Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 Across 70+ European cities, Donkey Republic supplies classic and electric bike rental through their app technology with pay-as-you-go fees from as low as $5.20 per hour. Layla Quaedvlieg, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2024 Travelers can purchase a cabin onboard or use the line’s pay-as-you-go plan. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024 By Armani Syed May 30, 2024 7:29 AM EDT M-Kopa isn’t threatened by competitors looking to emulate its pay-as-you-go products for underbanked customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana. Armani Syed, TIME, 30 May 2024 The company charges pay-as-you-go fees for its tools, with discounts for committed usage. Sarah Whitmire, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 However, retiree health benefits are managed on a pay-as-you-go basis. Dan Doonan, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pay-as-you-go was in 1840

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“Pay-as-you-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay-as-you-go. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

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