pension
Translation
pension, retirement fund
Examples
He receives a small pension from the government.
He receives a small pension from the government.
The company has a good pension plan for its employees.
The company has a good pension plan for its employees.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) pension a regular payment made during retirement He lives on his pension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: retirement fund, annuity
Etymology
From Latin 'pensio' (payment), from 'pendere' (to weigh, to pay).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'pending' payment you receive after you stop working.