payday
pay-day · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
The day on which wages are paid.
- 2.
(informal) A large sum of money received, especially as a result of a deal or success.
Forms
plural: paydays
Phrases & expressions
- •payday loan — a short-term, high-interest loan typically due on the borrower's next payday
- •big payday — a substantial financial reward
Related words
Etymology
Compound of English pay and day, dating from the 18th century.