paychequepay·cheque /ˈpeɪˌtʃek/ British EnglishBrE, paycheck American EnglishAmE noun [countableC]1a cheque that pays someone’s wagesAt the end of the month, stretching your money until the next paycheque arrives often becomes difficult.
2American EnglishAmE the amount of money someone earnsThe new management has been willing to slash employees’ paychecks to increase profit.