payment

noun

pay·​ment ˈpā-mənt How to pronounce payment (audio)
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1
: the act of paying
2
: something that is paid : pay
3
: requital

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Payment is due on the first of every month. Prompt payment of your bill ensures that you will not have to pay any additional fees. We require payment in advance for all goods purchased. a payment plan to reduce your debt cash, credit cards, and other methods of payment Our records show that we received a payment of $215.36 in May. Buy this product for three easy payments of only $19.95! It took me five years to pay off the car, but I never missed a payment. making payments on a loan The credit card company just increased the penalty on late payments.
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Further, according to a recent RMG Research poll, 79% of current union members — who have firsthand experience dealing with union officials — agree that union membership and dues payments should be voluntary. — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 If rates rise, your monthly mortgage payments will get more expensive. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Centene’s payment to Hope Florida looks more like the latter to us. — Darryll K. Jones, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 FastestVPN Pro is designed for users who want to cover numerous devices without managing recurring VPN payments. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payment

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of payment was in the 14th century

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payment

noun
pay·​ment ˈpā-mənt How to pronounce payment (audio)
1
: the act of paying
2
: money given to pay a debt
3
: pay entry 2 sense 2
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