payday

noun

pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā 

: a regular day on which wages are paid

Examples of payday in a Sentence

Is this Friday a payday?

Recent Examples on the Web

For those onboard the ships willing to tolerate the risks in the Gulf, a hefty payday awaits. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Attorneys who represent officers that have sued the department over whistleblower retaliation dismiss the claim by Chief Jim McDonnell and others that some cops are exaggerating their claims in pursuit of a big payday. — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

But if Las Vegas and Seattle both land expansion franchises, each existing owner is looking at a payday north of $500 million. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

After gaining access to the 30-30 club in 2025, Chisholm predicted, unrealistically, a 50-50 walk year and a payday in excess of $300 million back in spring training. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing payday

• payday lender
• payday loan

Rhymes for payday

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

payday

noun

pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā 

: a regular day on which wages are paid