noun
Uncommon
heyday
HAY-day
Heyday (noun) means the period when someone or something was most successful, popular, or powerful. Example: “In its heyday, the factory employed thousands of local workers.”
noun
1
The period when someone or something was most successful, popular, or powerful.
"In its heyday, the factory employed thousands of local workers."
"The band was massive in the 1980s, but their heyday didn't last."
How to use heyday
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone's "heyday" is their peak — the high point of their fame, success, or power.
Common pairings
in its heyday
the heyday of
past its heyday
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Word forms
- Plural
- heydays
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Etymology
From an older exclamation "heyda" (a cry of high spirits), later respelled "heyday" by association with "day," giving it the sense of a golden period of time.
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Rhymes for heyday
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What does “heyday” mean?
The word “heyday” means the period when someone or something was most successful, popular, or powerful. In plain terms, someone's "heyday" is their peak — the high point of their fame, success, or power.
How do you pronounce “heyday”?
“Heyday” is pronounced HAY-day (/ˈheɪdeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “heyday” in a sentence?
Here is “heyday” used in a sentence: “In its heyday, the factory employed thousands of local workers.”
What is another word for “heyday”?
Words with a similar meaning to “heyday” include day in the sun, glory days, golden age, golden years and good old days.
What part of speech is “heyday”?
“Heyday” is a noun.
Is “heyday” a common word?
“Heyday” is an uncommon word in modern English.
