payday

[ pey-dey ]

noun

1. the day on which wages are given, payment is made, etc.
2. Informal. a day or period during which a great deal of money, success, fame, etc., is won or obtained:

   Payday came when she was given a screen test by a big Hollywood studio.

payday

/ ˈpeɪˌdeɪ /

noun

1. the day on which wages or salaries are paid

Word History and Origins

Origin of payday¹

First recorded in 1520–30; pay ¹ + day

Example Sentences

“Money” Mayweather, always the capitalist, seized on the opportunity to make lucrative paydays by exploiting the racism that fueled the desire for his downfall.

From Salon

"Canelo needs me. I'm not even going to call him out. He needs a payday. He knows where the money man is at."

From Salon

"He knows he wants a payday so he knows where the money is at," Paul said.

From BBC

Two years on from their first fight in New York, they earn career-high seven figure paydays and remain two of the most recognisable and biggest draws in female boxing.

From BBC

Taylor's worries are counteracted by career-high paydays for the female fighters on an event being broadcast on Netflix in the streaming giant's first venture into live boxing.

From BBC