Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sudden-death-playoff
noun
/ˈsʌd(ə)n ˈdɛθ ˈpleɪˌɔf/
Definition
A method of resolving a tied game that requires the team to score first in order to win.
Examples
- The hockey game ended in a sudden-death playoff, with the home team scoring in the first minute of extra time.
- During the sudden-death playoff, the tension was palpable as both teams fought for the ultimate score.
- The annual football tournament utilized a sudden-death playoff format to determine the champion.
Meaning
In a sudden-death playoff, the competition continues until one team scores, thereby winning the match immediately.
Synonyms
- OT (overtime)
- decisive playoff
- tie-breaker
