third shift

noun — 2 senses

third shift

noun
1

A regularly scheduled period of work, and the third one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually from midnight to 8:00 a.m.

  • Near-synonyms: graveyard shift (often synonymous), night shift (often synonymous)
2

A group of workers who work during this time slot.

  • Near-synonyms: graveyard shift (often synonymous), night shift (often synonymous)
Related terms
be on nights, shiftwork

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