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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So why build a payday around goals Musk will almost certainly never reach? Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 June 2026 Barron’s time is likely coming with McMillian and Moss both in line for big paydays after the 2026 season, but what does the shorter-term future have in store for him? Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 But, given that the MLB came calling with a lucrative payday and opportunity, the talented receiver's life story changed paths. Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 The Celtics wanted to re-sign Kornet last offseason but were outbid by the Spurs, who offered the undrafted former G League player a four-year, $41 million payday. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 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

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“Payday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payday. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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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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