payday (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪdeɪ/
Definition
The day on which an employee is paid their wages or salary.
Examples
The employees were all smiling because it was payday.
My payday is the 15th of every month.
She planned to go shopping as soon as payday came around.
How to Use payday
- on payday (prepositional phrase)
- During the time when wages are paid. — "We always go out for a nice dinner on payday."
- before payday (prepositional phrase)
- The period of time preceding the day wages are paid. — "I need to stretch my money to last until payday."
- after payday (prepositional phrase)
- The period of time following the day wages are paid. — "After payday, I like to treat myself to something small."
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