Pension — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpen(t)-shən/ pen·sion

Meaning & Definition of Pension

Pension (noun)

  1. a fixed sum paid regularly to a person:
  2. wage
  3. a gratuity granted (as by a government) as a favor or reward

Pension (verb)

  1. to grant or pay a pension to
  2. to dismiss or retire from service with a pension

Pension (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works

    "Her pension arrives in the mail every month."

    "retired people living on their pensions"

    similar: benefit, fringe benefit, bonus, cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip, bestowal, presentation, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse, philanthropy, contribution, donation, gift, offering, present, grant, subsidy, boon, manna, windfall, favor, freebie, giveaway, premium, award, prize, reward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pension

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pension:

benefit, fringe benefit, bonus, cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip, bestowal, presentation, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse, philanthropy, contribution, donation, gift, offering, present, grant, subsidy, boon, manna, windfall, favor, freebie, giveaway, premium, award

Word Forms of Pension

Inflections: pensioned, pensioning

Derived words: pensionless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Pension

Middle English pension, pencioun, pensyne "regular or one-time payment, stipend," borrowed from Anglo-French pension "wage, allowance, regular payment" (also continental Old French), borrowed from Latin pensiōn-, pensiō "a measured weight, paying out of money, installment," from pendere "to weigh, have a weight of, pay (out)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action; (sense 2) borrowed from French, "money paid for food and lodging, boarding house," going back to Old French, "regular payment"; pensione borrowed from Italian, borrowed from French pension in this sense pendent

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Pension

Words & Phrases Containing Pension

pension fund, pension off, pension plan, pension scheme

Frequently Asked Questions about Pension

What does "Pension" mean?

"Pension" means a fixed sum paid regularly to a person:. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a fixed sum paid regularly to a person:.

What is another word for "Pension"?

Other words for "Pension" include benefit, fringe benefit, bonus, cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra and gratuity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pension" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pension"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pension". Common alternatives include benefit, fringe benefit, bonus, cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy and gravy train.

How do you use "Pension" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pension" in a sentence: "Her pension arrives in the mail every month."; "retired people living on their pensions".

Is "Pension" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pension" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Pension" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Pension" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Pension"?

"Pension" is pronounced /ˈpen(t)-shən/ and divided into syllables as pen·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Pension"?

"Pension" comes from Middle English pension, pencioun, pensyne "regular or one-time payment, stipend," borrowed from Anglo-French pension "wage, allowance, regular payment" (also continental Old French), borrowed from Latin pensiōn-, pensiō "a measured weight, paying out of money, installment," from pendere "to weigh, have a weight of, pay (out)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action; (sense 2) borrowed from French, "money paid for food and lodging, boarding house," going back to Old French, "regular payment"; pensione borrowed from Italian, borrowed from French pension in this sense pendent. First known use: 14th century.