Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stoppage-time

noun
ˈstɒpɪdʒ taɪm
Definition
Stoppage time is the additional time added to a football match at the end of each half to compensate for interruptions in play.
Examples
  • The referee added five minutes of stoppage time at the end of the match.
  • Teams often try to score during stoppage time when the pressure is highest.
  • In stoppage time, the home team equalized with a stunning goal!
Meaning
It refers to the time that is added to a football game to account for delays due to injuries, substitutions, or other interruptions.
Synonyms
  • injury time
  • added time
  • extra time