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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In traditional policies, the first bill is often due before payday or after an unexpected expense. Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 The 2024 title prize money was paid out in 2025, a payday that McLaren will see again in 2026 after the team went back-to-back this year. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025 Grisham will look to turn his career year into a nice payday. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 Supporters of the pay package emphasize that Musk only gets his big payday if Tesla's value grows enormously, boosting shareholders. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for payday

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 14 Nov. 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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