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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But Golden also cautioned some Florida-only rules on agents could hinder recruitment in the state if agents see a bigger payday from a non-Florida school. Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 But winning a Tuesday or Wednesday game in Dayton, Ohio, does come with a nice payday. Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026 But Baldoni's attorneys called the payday surrounding a potential sequel speculative. Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026 The company is known for negotiating small upfront fees in the low-seven-figure range for mid-tier indie movies, subsequently bundling and licensing the content to sell to streamers for larger paydays. Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 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 5 May. 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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