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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Watson, 23, bet on himself and now sits in line for a monster payday as a restricted free agent. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026 Another season like 2024 could have had Puig, who played 42 games over four seasons for Barcelona, planning for a return to Europe or at least another big payday in MLS. Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026 Paying down credit cards, personal loans, and payday loans should be a priority. Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 That mission could lead to a pretty big payday for Smeyers. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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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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