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.
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Charlotte's looking to ride its overtime high, while Abbotsford is hoping to defend home ice and reclaim control of the Finals.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Last night’s 5-1 win in Game 6 never had a chance of being close, a far cry from the early throes of this series which saw three overtime games.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Sam Reinhart tied the game for the Panthers with 19.5 seconds left to force overtime, but Edmonton stole the win with another Draisaitl overtime goal.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Jake Walman gave the Oilers their first lead with 6 minutes, 24 seconds left in the third period, before Sam Reinhart scored with 19.5 seconds left to send it to overtime.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Last night’s 5-1 win in Game 6 never had a chance of being close, a far cry from the early throes of this series which saw three overtime games.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Sam Reinhart tied the game for the Panthers with 19.5 seconds left to force overtime, but Edmonton stole the win with another Draisaitl overtime goal.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Jake Walman gave the Oilers their first lead with 6 minutes, 24 seconds left in the third period, before Sam Reinhart scored with 19.5 seconds left to send it to overtime.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for overtime
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“Overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtime. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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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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