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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Red flags to watch include consistently running out of cash before payday, relying on credit to cover expenses, and having no idea when invoices are due. Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Michael King is setting himself up for a nine-figure payday as a free agent. Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 May 2025 As Variety noted, Moreland seemed to fire first, questioning Bryan’s $350 million payday after the country star sold his publishing catalog and signed a new deal with his record label Warner Records last week. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 But Saturday’s edition features an intriguing handicapping puzzle, with the possibility of a wild result and a nice payday for those who can figure it out. Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 2 May 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 25 May. 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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