Paycheck (noun)

1. A document, typically issued by an employer, indicating the amount of money to be paid to an employee as wages or salary.
2. The money received by an employee as wages or salary.
3. A regular payment of wages or salary.

Origin:

From the verb pay and the noun check, meaning a written order directing a bank to pay a specified amount from deposited funds.

Examples:

1. He looked forward to receiving his paycheck every Friday.
2. The paycheck included a bonus for outstanding performance.
3. He was counting on the paycheck to pay his bills.
4. He deposited his paycheck into his bank account.
5. He was shocked when he saw the amount of his paycheck after taxes.