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

Carlsson is expected to be an unrestricted free agent when this contract ends in 2031, putting him in line for another massive payday at just 26 years old. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

According to the sources, who were granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive subject, the chance to get that sort of payday in his late 30s is a significant factor in this decision. — Sam Amick, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Now, some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could be in line for a Disney payday. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 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