payday — the day on which someone receives their salary or wages
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the day on which someone receives their salary or wages
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪdeɪ/
Example Sentences
- Every payday feels like Christmas morning to me.
- She marked payday on her calendar with a big red heart.
- The company's payday is the 25th of every month.
payday
NOUN[/ˈpeɪdeɪ/]
the day on which someone receives their salary or wages
the day on which someone receives their salary or wages
Friday payday ends the heyday
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Payday emerged in the late 19th century as a compound word combining 'pay' (to give money) and 'day' (a calendar day). The term became established during the Industrial Revolution when regular, scheduled wage payments became standard practice in factories and industries.
Breakdown
pay (to give money for work) + day (a specific calendar day) = the day on which wages or salary are distributed to workers.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Every payday feels like Christmas morning to me.”
“She marked payday on her calendar with a big red heart.”
“The company's payday is the 25th of every month.”
“My wallet does a happy dance every payday.”
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