paycheck
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪ.tʃek/
Definition
A salary payment issued to an employee, traditionally in the form of a paper check but now frequently referring to the total amount of money earned in a pay period.
Examples
He decided to put a portion of his paycheck into a high-yield savings account.
Many workers live paycheck to paycheck, leaving little room for unexpected expenses.
The company switched to direct deposit, so employees no longer receive a physical paycheck.
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