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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Ellis could end up finding a nice payday for himself somewhere. Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Those who receive only two bi-weekly checks have to wait until January 2026 for their next three-payday month. Addy Bink, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025 That 30% is likely an underestimate since medical debt is often hidden behind other types of debt, such as from credit cards or payday loans. Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025 If you’re paid once a month, for instance, set up autopay for all your bills on payday. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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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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