payday

noun

pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā 

: a regular day on which wages are paid

Examples of payday in a Sentence

Is this Friday a payday?

Recent Examples on the Web

Loan limits usually max out around $500 or $1,000, depending on the app, and repayment is typically due by your next payday. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

More than anything, congratulations to Jason Williams on the life-changing payday. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

What starts as a quick payday turns into something deeper, as Lali forms an unexpected bond with Rosario and her community. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

While the size of NFL players’ annual paydays tends to swing widely based on new deals, extensions, contract restructures and varying bonuses, the makeup of this year’s crop reinforces that the best financial position remains under center. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing payday

• payday lender
• payday loan

Rhymes for payday

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

payday

noun

pay·​day ˈpā-ˌdā 

: a regular day on which wages are paid