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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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors What seemed like a risky gamble turned into an incredible payday for a Price Is Right contestant who shocked host Drew Carey and viewers with a daring bid during the Showcase Showdown. Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 On the flip side, the fact that the payouts were made by two of the very first investors could just be profit-taking; these two teams probably only cost a few hundred thousand to acquire at the onset of the league, representing a huge payday/ROI. Todd Boss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Seattle in this scenario would be operating under the belief that one of these quarterbacks — excluding Darnold, who likely has a major payday coming his way, and Russell Wilson — would be of equal or better value than Smith at a lower price point. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Tim Miller is shedding light on his Deadpool payday. Jack Smart, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 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 21 Jan. 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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