payday
/ˈpeɪdeɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: paydays
Meaning · English
The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “payday” mean?
The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.
Is “payday” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.