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

Supply-chain chaos for tech and freight companies, and a big payday for thieves. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Consider scheduling the transfer for shortly after payday and choosing an amount that fits comfortably within your budget. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

More than anything, congratulations to Jason Williams on the life-changing payday. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

What starts as a quick payday turns into something deeper, as Lali forms an unexpected bond with Rosario and her community. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 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