: 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
overtimeadverb
Example Sentences
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 WebOne week after topping Baylor in double overtime, this road win would raise the possibility that BYU could run the table and make a strong case for the College Football Playoff.USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Last week, Brigham Young beat Baylor, a future Big-12 opponent, in double overtime. John Scheibe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 North Attleborough at Mansfield: In 2021, these Hockomock powers scheduled a crossover matchup in Week 2 with thrilling results; Mansfield pulled out a 31-29 victory in double overtime. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 San Diego State’s triple-overtime victory against Utah last season launched the Aztecs on their way to a school-record 12-win season.San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The Wonder Boys lost their opener in double overtime to Southeastern Oklahoma and then bounced back for a 35-13 victory over 0-2 East Central Oklahoma. Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2022 Lopini Katoa, who scored the game-winning touchdown in double overtime, logged his longest run at 7 yards. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Last week: Decatur won 39-36 in triple overtime at Cullman. Al.com Reports, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Shapen’s incompletion on fourth down in double overtime sealed the upset win for BYU. John Coon, Chron, 11 Sep. 2022 See More