Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extra time

noun

/ˈɛkstrə taɪm/

Definition

A period beyond the usual or expected time, often used in sports to determine a winner when the score is tied at the end of regulation.

Examples

After a thrilling match, the teams went into extra time to break the tie.
The football game ended in a draw, so they decided to play extra time.
She scored the winning goal in extra time, securing the championship for her team.

Meaning

In many sports, ‘extra time’ refers to the additional minutes played after the standard game duration to achieve a definitive result if the score is tied.