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Definition of paycheck

paycheck

/ˈpeɪ.tʃɛk/
(UK: paycheque)
pay · check
Plural:paychecks
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paycheck Lexical Profile

paycheck Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A check issued to an employee in payment of salary or wages.

Example

"Before setting up direct deposit, she used to deposit her physical paycheck at the local bank branch every Friday."

2

North American The amount of money an employee earns as regular salary or wages, or the regular employment that provides this income.

Example

"Higher housing costs mean that a larger portion of the average worker's paycheck goes straight toward rent."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'paycheck' in American English and 'paycheque' in British and Commonwealth English, though British speakers more commonly use the terms 'payslip' or 'wages'.

• Nearby Words

payable
payables
payback
paycheck
payday
paydirt
paydown

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paycheck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paycheck
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