Meaning & Definition of word "Wage"
Wage
/weɪdʒ/
noun:
- 1. A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to workers in manual or unskilled jobs.
- Example: The workers earned a wage that allowed them to support their families.
- 2. The amount of money earned for work done, often expressed as an hourly rate.
- Example: Her hourly wage increased after she completed her training.
- 3. Compensation or payment received for services rendered.
- Example: The minimum wage has been a topic of debate among lawmakers.
verb:
- 1. To carry on or engage in a campaign, contest, or conflict.
- Example: They decided to wage a campaign against the proposed law.
- 2. To conduct or carry out (a war, battle, etc.).
- Example: The forces waged war for several years before reaching a ceasefire.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old North French 'wagier', related to 'gage', meaning to pledge.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wage war:
to engage in conflict or struggle, especially in a military context.
minimum wage:
the lowest legal payment that can be made to workers.
wage increase:
an increase in the amount of money paid to an employee.
Related Words
salary:
A fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or biweekly.
remuneration:
Compensation or payment received for services.
Slang Meanings of wage
Meaning: Cheddar
● Example Sentence: I need to make some cheddar to pay my bills.
Meaning: Dough
● Example Sentence: He's bringing home the dough with his new job.