night shift

[nahyt shift]

noun

1. the workforce, as of a factory, scheduled to work during the nighttime.

2. the scheduled period of labor for this workforce.

night shift

noun

1. a group of workers who work a shift during the night in an industry or occupation where a day shift or a back shift is also worked

2. the period worked

Word History and Origins

Origin of night shift¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Medics are often expected to work night shifts, weekends and longer hours for extra payments.

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"I have been known to drive around after night shifts, waiting for the sun to come up," he said.

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But her requests for part-time hours and no night shifts were declined.

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"Without the night shifts I probably wouldn't be able to afford childcare all summer because my husband works during the day so we work opposite so there's always someone at home to look after him."

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Three BMA members were also brought in to work a night shift at the Northern General in Sheffield.

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