Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
injury-time
noun
/ˈɪndʒəri taɪm/
Definition
Injury-time refers to added time at the end of a sports match to compensate for stoppages due to player injuries or other interruptions.
Examples
- The team scored a last-minute goal during injury-time.
- Injury-time can often change the outcome of a match.
- Fans were on the edge of their seats during the injury-time period.
Meaning
It is the additional period played beyond the regular time to account for delays during the game.
Synonyms
- stoppage time
- added time
- extra time
