straight time

American  

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 ).

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Other Word Forms

• straight-time adjective

Etymology

Origin of straight time

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday, at 2.25%, the third straight time officials made no change after a series of meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the seventh straight time the teams had gone to overtime in Boston.

From Los Angeles Times

Former champions Australia and England are also strong contenders to lift the trophy and deny holders India the title for a record second straight time.

From Barron's

OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada on Wednesday kept its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% for the second straight time, and warned that the level of uncertainty stemming from U.S. trade policy and geopolitical risks has ramped up.

From The Wall Street Journal

United followed, beating Wall Street expectations for a 14th straight time and providing an upbeat outlook for the year.

From MarketWatch