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?
Recent Examples on the Web That then opens the chance of a payday for the short-sellers. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 But a payday is finally in sight, at least for a handful of US states. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 Bellinger is coming off a tremendous bounce-back season with the Cubs in 2023 that put him in position for the free-agent payday. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024 Jakes wants to create more financial literacy programs and eradicate payday loan businesses preying on poorer neighborhoods. Jabari Young, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 And that’s all without considering the fates of defensive tackle Derrick Brown and cornerback Jaycee Horn, whose paydays probably aren’t far away, either. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2024 And now Belichick, arguably the greatest ever at his craft, is floating out there – a massive payday and opportunity to rewrite the record book yet awaiting him ... somewhere. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Tax refunds are the biggest payday of the year for many Every year, tax refunds provide a windfall for millions of Americans. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 In The Path As well as the payday in the path, the successful applicants—friends, family, partners and coworkers—will receive a professional photography class, hotel accommodation, travel stipend, Wyndham Rewards Diamond membership, and plenty of Days Inn swag. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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