heyday — The period of greatest success, popularity, or vigor of someone or something. The time when something was at its peak or prime.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The period of greatest success, popularity, or vigor of someone or something. The time when something was at its peak or prime.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈheɪdeɪ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother often talks about the heyday of radio dramas.
- The pizza restaurant's heyday was when they offered unlimited toppings for $5.
- In its heyday, the mall was packed with teenagers every weekend.
heyday
NOUN[/ˈheɪdeɪ/]
The period of greatest success, popularity, or vigor of someone or something. The time when something was at its peak or prime.
The period of greatest success, popularity, or vigor of someone or something. The time when something was at its peak or prime.
From heyday glory to mayday on payday!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Emerged in the 16th century from the exclamation 'heyday!' expressing joy or excitement. The word evolved from an interjection into a noun meaning 'a period of greatest success or prosperity.'
Breakdown
hey (exclamation of joy) + day (time period) - originally an interjection that became a compound noun
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📝Examples
“My grandmother often talks about the heyday of radio dramas.”
“The pizza restaurant's heyday was when they offered unlimited toppings for $5.”
“In its heyday, the mall was packed with teenagers every weekend.”
“My dad thinks his heyday was when he could eat three burgers without gaining weight.”
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