overtime

noun

over·​time ˈō-vər-ˌtīm 

1

: time in excess of a set limit: such as

a

: working time in excess of a standard day or week

b

: an extra period of play in a contest

2

: the wage paid for overtime

overtime adverb

Examples of overtime in a Sentence

I worked two hours of overtime last week.

He was doing a lot of overtime to save for his vacation.

How much did you earn last month in overtime?

The game went into overtime.

They lost the game in overtime.

Recent Examples on the Web

Game 3: Alex Wennberg scored the game-winning goal 5:35 into overtime to seal the Rangers’ 5-4 win in Game 3 on Sunday at Amerant Bank Arena to take a 2-1 lead in the series. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

Wayne Gretzky’s overtime goal gives the Kings a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Western Conference finals. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024

Coach’s daughter ties game at final buzzer in regulation, wins 2 minutes into overtime as Lancers beat Del Norte One of the smallest girls on the field made the biggest impact on Friday night as Carlsbad High School won its first CIF San Diego Section championship in girls lacrosse. —Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024

Duchene pounced on a loose puck to the left of Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev with 8:18 remaining in the second overtime. —Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing overtime

• overtime pay
• work overtime

Kids Definition

overtime

noun

over·​time ˈō-vər-ˌtīm 

1

: time beyond a set limit

especially : working time beyond a standard day or week

2

: the wage paid for overtime

overtime adverb or adjective