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)

   Synonyms: graveyard shift night shift

   Coordinate Terms: first shift second shift day shift swing shift

2. A group of workers who work during this time slot.
   • Near-synonyms: graveyard shift (often synonymous), night shift (often synonymous)

   Synonyms: graveyard shift night shift

   Coordinate Terms: first shift second shift day shift swing shift