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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An unexpected bill hits you way before payday, and out of nowhere, a medical emergency arises and now you’re slammed with hospital bills. Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The deal will result in a substantial payday for Scale’s early venture capital investors, including Accel, Tiger Global Management, and Index Ventures. Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025 Many younger athletes are quick to transfer in search of a larger payday, only to end up riding the bench. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025 The participation payday is the equivalent of nearly half of LAFC’s $20-million payroll — a potential boon for a team that could try to land a marquee star in the months ahead. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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 28 Jun. 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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