Synonyms for
Pensions
Definition
A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund to which that person or their employer has contributed during their working life.
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Informal
Literary
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Common collocations
- pensions fund
- state pensions
- private pensions
- pensions scheme
- pensions reform
- early pensions
- pensions increase
Word family
Usage note
While 'pension' can be a verb meaning to grant a pension, it is most commonly used as a noun referring to a regular payment made during retirement. In British English, 'pension' often refers to the state pension, while 'pension scheme' or 'private pension' are used for employer-provided or individual plans.
Example sentences
- My mother contributes to her pension plan every month.
- The company offers a generous pension scheme to its employees.
- Many people rely on their pension to support them during their retirement.
- My neighbor receives a small pension from her previous employer.
- The government increased the pension amount for senior citizens this year.
Quotes
"Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway." - Unknown
"The hardest thing about retirement is having to drink coffee on your own time." - Unknown
"Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money." - Jonathan Clements