payday

noun

pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā How to pronounce payday (audio)
: a regular day on which wages are paid

Examples of payday in a Sentence

Is this Friday a payday?
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Cybercrime is no longer just about opportunistic hackers looking for a quick payday. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Jevon Holland hits free agency expected to earn a big payday of the likes Miami seems unlikely to reach for and veteran Jordan Poyer is also a free agent, while possibly having a retirement decision on his hands. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025 Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Burnes lands the sixth-biggest pitcher contract in MLB history, plus the ability to opt out after 2026 if there’s an even bigger payday to be had. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 With his young age and strong production, Guerrero is going to command a large payday in free agency. Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for payday

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of payday was in 1529

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“Payday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payday. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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payday

noun
pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā How to pronounce payday (audio)
: a regular day on which wages are paid
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