Overtime

Origin

- + time.

Full definition of overtime

Noun

1. (uncountable) The working time outside of one's regular hoursWorkers are usually paid extra for working overtime.
2. (sports, countable) An extra period of play when a contest has a tie score at the end of regulation.That last-second shot ties the game 99-99 and sends it to overtime!
3. (uncountable) The rate of pay, usually higher, for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours.

Synonyms

• extra period of play extra time

Derived terms

• over-timer, overtimer

Adverb

1. Exceeding regular working hours.