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.
The Spurs decided to decline the small team option on Champagnie and give him a nice payday now. Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The results are in for last week’s poll on Kyle Pitts’ new payday … and there was a distinct lack of uproar. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Here comes the bride, here comes the groom, here comes the payday? Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 25 June 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Payday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payday. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

payday

noun
pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā How to pronounce payday (audio)
: a regular day on which wages are paid
Love words? Need even more definitions?

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

More from Merriam-Webster