Payday

/ˈpeɪ.deɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The occasion of receiving payment, often leading to increased spending.

Many people treat themselves to a nice dinner on payday.

The day on which a person is paid for their work or services.

Everyone looks forward to payday each month to settle their bills.

A day when financial transactions are settled.

The company's payday falls on the last Friday of every month.

A day marked by the payment of wages or salaries.

On payday, the employees receive their checks in the morning.

Combining 'pay' with 'day', referring to the day when payment is made.

Cash in hand

Having cash immediately available, often on payday.

Payday loan

A type of short-term borrowing where the loan is repaid on the borrower's next payday.

Every day is payday

A phrase suggesting that one can earn or receive money at any time.

salary

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis.

wages

A fixed regular payment earned for work, typically calculated on an hourly basis.

income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.

Cash day

Got my cash day today and I'm ready to spend!

Green day

It's a green day for me since payday just hit!