straight time

noun

1. the time or number of hours established as standard for a specific work period in a particular industry, usually computed on the basis of a workweek and fixed variously from 35 to 40 hours.

2. the rate of pay established for the period (overtime ).

Other Word Forms

• straight-time adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of straight time¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The Seahawks established themselves as the favorites in the talent-laden Bay League by finishing runner-up at the Ann Kang Invitational in Hawaii for a second straight time, falling to Byron Nelson of Texas in Saturday’s championship match.

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The Commodores, who play Wright State in the opener of the Nashville Regional, are in the tournament for the 19th straight time — the longest active streak in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Palisades’ boys and girls teams have both made the finals every year since the City sanctioned lacrosse playoffs in 2014 and this is the third straight time the Dolphins have won both the boys and girls titles.

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“Obviously I’m very flattered by it,” said Thorrington, whose team made it to the Western Conference semifinals for a third straight time this season, the only club in the league to achieve that.

From Los Angeles Times

Old Dominion won the award for vocal group of the year for a record seventh straight time, surpassing the six previous wins that belonged to Little Big Town.

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