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
Florida went a perfect 7-0 in overtime last year on their run to the Stanley Cup Finals.
—
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Production workers working under the recent UAW contract now make about $36 an hour, or about $75,000 a year before overtime, bonuses and benefits.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The city’s fire chief is not entitled to compensation for overtime hours, nor are the department’s deputy chief and division chiefs, the code says.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Even a win and an overtime loss in their final two games would be enough for the Knights to finish third no matter what the Kings do in their final game Thursday with Chicago.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
In overtime of the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Mahomes orchestrated a 75-yard drive that ended on a first-and-goal play from San Francisco’s three yard-line.
—Sean Gregory / Dallas, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
The Mavs and Clippers split the first four games of the series including an overtime thriller the Mavs won 135-133 behind a monstrous 43-points, 17-rebound, 13-assist performance by Luka Doncic.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
The Comets kept their hopes alive and got the game to overtime.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Instead, nonexempt employees can receive compensation through various methods, including salary, piece rate, commission, etc., provided their total weekly pay meets the minimum wage requirements and overtime is appropriately compensated for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Production workers working under the recent UAW contract now make about $36 an hour, or about $75,000 a year before overtime, bonuses and benefits.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The city’s fire chief is not entitled to compensation for overtime hours, nor are the department’s deputy chief and division chiefs, the code says.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Even a win and an overtime loss in their final two games would be enough for the Knights to finish third no matter what the Kings do in their final game Thursday with Chicago.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
In overtime of the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Mahomes orchestrated a 75-yard drive that ended on a first-and-goal play from San Francisco’s three yard-line.
—Sean Gregory / Dallas, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
The Mavs and Clippers split the first four games of the series including an overtime thriller the Mavs won 135-133 behind a monstrous 43-points, 17-rebound, 13-assist performance by Luka Doncic.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
The Comets kept their hopes alive and got the game to overtime.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Instead, nonexempt employees can receive compensation through various methods, including salary, piece rate, commission, etc., provided their total weekly pay meets the minimum wage requirements and overtime is appropriately compensated for any hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtime. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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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
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