graveyard shift

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd ˌʃɪft

Definition

A work schedule that takes place during the night, typically ending in the early morning hours.

Examples

• He has worked the graveyard shift at the local hospital for over ten years.

• Adjusting to the graveyard shift requires a complete change in your sleeping habits.

• The security guard preferred the graveyard shift because the building was much quieter at night.

Synonyms of graveyard shift

Words with a similar meaning to graveyard shift:

• night shift
• third shift
• late shift
• nocturnal shift

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