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

Mitchell finished with a game- and career-high 38 points along with six assists, two steals, and a rebound in the Fever's 99-93 overtime win, marking the biggest come-from-behind win in franchise history. —Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025

Not much has gone right since an overtime win in the 49ers’ Vegas debut on New Year’s Day 2023. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025

At the time, Halsey also became involved in the lawsuit, alleging Walker was aware of the overtime situation throughout the whole construction project. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025

This shift represents a fundamental transformation in how Americans work, with potential ramifications for everything from overtime regulations to employee wellbeing initiatives. —The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing overtime

• overtime pay
• work overtime

Rhymes for overtime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• pantomime

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