Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
graveyard-shift
noun
/ˈɡreɪv.jɑrd ʃɪft/
Definition
A work shift that runs through the night, typically starting late in the evening and ending early in the morning.
Examples
- Many hospitals need staff to cover the graveyard shift to ensure patient care.
- She works the graveyard shift at the diner, serving late-night customers.
- He often feels tired after completing a graveyard shift at the factory.
Meaning
The term often refers to the hours when most people are asleep, thus creating a quiet work environment.
Synonyms
- night shift
- late shift
- third shift
