1. revenge or retaliation for something
Usage: informal
2. the return of money that was invested or borrowed
3. the time required for an investment to generate enough profit to recover its initial cost
Usage: business

Examples

• He’s planning his payback for the prank they played on him.
• The company expects a payback within three years.
• She demanded payback for all the money she had lent him.
• The solar panels have a payback period of about ten years.
• This is payback time for all their lies.
• The investment showed excellent payback potential.
• He got his payback when they lost the championship.