noun
wages
WAYD-zhihz
noun
1
The total money someone earns over a given period of work.
"Her wages barely cover the cost of childcare."
How to Use Wages
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of "wage" — money earned from a job over time.
Common pairings
weekly wages
earn wages
back wages
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “wages”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Her _____ barely cover the cost of childcare.