What does "paycheck" mean?

A periodic payment, usually in the form of a paper check, received by an employee from an employer for work performed.

What is a synonym for "paycheck"?

Common synonyms include: payday, payroll check, remuneration, salary, salary check, wage check.

Pronounced //ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk//.

/ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/ noun

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Noun

1
A periodic payment, usually in the form of a paper check, received by an employee from an employer for work performed. US
"He was delighted after getting his first paycheck, but subsequently blew it all on the horses."
2
a check issued in payment of wages or salary wordnet

"Recently, they have not been giving her her paycheck on time."

From pay (“wages or salary”) + check (“means of payment”).