Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wages
noun
/ˈweɪdʒɪz/
Definition
A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Examples
- She received her wages every Friday.
- The workers demanded higher wages for their hard labor.
- His hourly wages increased after the promotion.
Meaning
Wages refer to the compensation or remuneration that employees receive in exchange for their labor or services, usually expressed as an hourly rate or a salary.
Synonyms
- salary
- pay
- compensation
- remuneration
- earnings
