third shift

English

Noun

third shift (plural third shifts)

1. A regularly scheduled period of work, being the third one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually the third of three (with 24/3 = 8 hours long), usually at night, and usually from midnight to 8:00 a.m.

   Coordinate terms: first shift, second shift, day shift, swing shift

   Near-synonyms: graveyard shift (often synonymous), night shift (often synonymous)

2. A group of workers who work during this time slot.

   Coordinate terms: first shift, second shift, day shift, swing shift

   Near-synonyms: graveyard shift (often synonymous), night shift (often synonymous)

See also

• be on nights
• shiftwork