payment

[US]/ˈpeɪmənt/
[UK]/ˈpeɪmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a sum of money paid or exchanged for goods or services; compensation; recompense

Phrases & Collocations

payment method

payment deadline

payment confirmation

payment receipt

terms of payment

payment system

tax payment

full payment

down payment

transfer payment

advance payment

make payment

cash payment

payment term

deferred payment

monthly payment

payment in advance

balance of payment

payment for goods

term of payment

final payment

prompt payment

form of payment

Example Sentences

exact payment of sb.

payment of his debts.

ask for a discount for payment by cash.

payments for the children's upkeep.

make an appropriationfor payment of debts

stipulate a date of payment and a price.

the payment was made under compulsion .

The payments were made quarterly.

took extra payments on the sly.

tuition payments; tuition assistance.

He gave the man £3 in payment for the book.

I claim payment from my friend.

His rent payment is overdue.

The rent collector is pressing for payment again.

He demanded payment of the buyer.

it ceased payments to any but the aged.

an interim compensation payment of £2,500.

a suit with a velvet collar that I got as payment for being in the show.

the custodial parent petitioned the court for payment of the arrears.

Real-world Examples

We will cover any expenses you may incur and offer competitive payment.

Source: TOEIC Listening Practice Test Bank

They have purchased a home with a small down payment and a 30-year mortgage.

Source: New question types for the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6).

This is the payment we agreed upon.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Then how would you describe these payments?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Did you always make your payments on time?

Source: Authentic American English

And do I give him the payment as well?

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 11

Fine. Then I can sort out the payment.

Source: BEC Preliminary Listening Test Papers (Volume 1)

You can dispense with the unpleasantries your payment.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

We could spread the payments over the semester.

Source: Volume 2

The city's police union has criticised the payment.

Source: BBC Listening September 2015 Collection

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