straight-time \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:straight time 1.: constituting or taking place in straight time < straight-time work > < 40 straight-time hours > 2.: constituting or fixed at a regular base rate per hour, day, week, or month and excluding any overtime pay, merit bonus, shift differential, or commission < a two dollar an hour straight-time rate > < straight-time pay >