noun / adverb
overtime
Time worked beyond regular hours, or an extra period of play after a tie.
She works overtime this week to finish a large order.
Etymology
Overtime joins over, meaning beyond, with time. It names a period added beyond the ordinary working hours or the scheduled duration of a game.
More examples
- Overtime is optional, but the extra pay helps.
- The tied game goes into overtime after the fourth quarter.
- The teams need two overtimes to break the tie.
Forms
overtime · overtimes
Similar words
- extra hours
- Refers to additional working time, not extended sports play.