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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Trump's deportation plan would mean billions for big business The companies quietly running the federal government’s immigration detention and deportation system are anticipating a potentially massive payday should Donald Trump return to the White House. John Riley, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 Unlike their bosses, some of whom ascended to the heights of authority in their 30s (Emanuel) and even their late 20s (De Luca), young professionals today — who are toiling in an industry plagued with title deflation and ever-diminishing paydays — see no clear path to the top. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 Mark told Yahoo Sports that his family's life had not changed much, despite the impressive payday. Nasha Smith, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 The big business of Trump's deportation plan The companies quietly running the federal government’s immigration detention and deportation system are anticipating a potentially massive payday should Donald Trump return to the White House. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near payday

Cite this Entry

“Payday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payday. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

payday

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

More from Merriam-Webster on payday

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!