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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Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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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