English · Work & Business
wage
/weɪdʒ/
[/weɪdʒ/]
pay for hourly work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Money paid to a worker, usually based on the number of hours or days worked.
Example
The factory workers demanded a higher hourly wage to keep up with rising prices.
The factory workers demanded a higher hourly wage to keep up with rising prices.
Etymology
From Old North French 'wage', a variant of 'gage' meaning 'a pledge'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often used for hourly or manual work; 'minimum wage' is a common term.