Payroll Definition & Meaning
payroll
- noun
- a list of employees and their salaries; "the company had a long payroll"
- the total amount of money paid in wages; "the company had a large payroll"
- the department that determines the amounts of wage or salary due to each employee
"Payroll" in song lyrics
See how payroll is used in real songs:
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"Two-track braniac using the food and payroll"
Aesop Rock — Pigs (Bonus Track) -
"I suppose you don't know, that I'm stacking payroll"
Big Pokey f/ H.A.W.K., Chris Ward — Hands Up -
"Like a potato, she got five-oh on the payroll"
Black Rob — I Dare You
Words that rhyme with payroll
Usage tips for "payroll"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "payroll" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for payroll to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does payroll mean?
- a list of employees and their salaries; "the company had a long payroll" the total amount of money paid in wages; "the company had a large payroll" the department that determines the amounts of wage or salary due to each employee
- What part of speech is payroll?
- Payroll is a noun.
- How many definitions does payroll have?
- Payroll has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).