payday
nounUK /ˈpeɪdeɪ/
US /ˈpeɪdeɪ/
Payday is the day you get your money for working.
Everyone in the office was happy because it was payday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A day on which a payment is due or made, such as a dividend or interest payment.
The bond's payday comes at the end of each quarter.
3. A profitable or successful moment, especially in gambling or business.
After months of losses, the new product launch was a real payday for the company.
4. The date on which a lottery or prize is claimed or awarded.
He checked his ticket eagerly on payday.