paycheck

noun

pay·​check ˈpā-ˌchek How to pronounce paycheck (audio)
Synonyms of paychecknext
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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In Orange County, 61% of renters are cost-burdened, and after years of rents climbing far faster than paychecks, the math no longer works. Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 The results reveal that the best city isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 While some stars like Friends' Matthew Perry received a hefty sum in their residual paychecks, other '90s actors weren't as lucky. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 No paychecks for drivers mean higher yield per journey. New Atlas, 20 June 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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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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