inning
noun
in·ning
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Definition of inning
1a
innings plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a division of a cricket match
b
: a division of a baseball game consisting of a turn at bat for each team
also
: a baseball team's turn at bat ending with the third out
c
: a player's turn (as in horseshoes, pool, or croquet)
2
: a chance or opportunity for action or accomplishment
—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction that momentous innings which was to project him into world politics — The Times Literary Supplement (London)
Examples of inning in a Sentence
She hit a double in the fourth inning.
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite giving up just the one hit, Paxton was done after only five innings due to control problems. — Tim Booth, courant.com, "Yankees bash 4 more HRs, sweep Mariners with 7-3 victory," 29 Aug. 2019 Knocking out Noah Syndergaard after three innings almost wasn’t enough for the Cubs to gain ground in the National League Central for the first time in a week. — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs need 5 relievers after taking an early 9-run lead against the Mets, but they hold on for a 10-7 win that cuts their deficit to 2 games in the NL Central," 28 Aug. 2019 The Diamondbacks were forced to make a critical adjustment after the first inning of Tuesday’s game, an eventual 3-2 win for Arizona, one that would prove hugely beneficial to Leake’s effectiveness. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks' Mike Leake beats Giants after defense cuts down on shifts," 27 Aug. 2019 That spelled the end of May’s night after 5 1/3 innings. — Los Angeles Times, "Dodgers slump gets worse as they let win vs. Padres slip through their legs," 26 Aug. 2019 The 31-year-old right-hander exited his last rehab start, on Aug. 5, with shoulder discomfort after 2 2/3 scoreless innings. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Padres notes: Tatis not planning to change his game, Richards’ next step(s)," 23 Aug. 2019 Marlins: Hernandez was lifted after four innings and 68 pitches because of a blister on his right middle finger. — Paul Newberry, sun-sentinel.com, "Freddie Freeman’s two homers, four RBIs carry Braves past Marlins," 21 Aug. 2019 Perhaps an eight-run lead after eight innings, or a 10-run lead after seven. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "Should MLB Consider a Mercy Rule?," 21 Aug. 2019 Even though the venue for the night, the Anthem, is only 26 minutes away by foot, duty called and White and the band had to leave after the third inning, MLB broadcaster Ken Rosenthal said. — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Jack White was at that marathon Brewers-Nationals game Saturday — and played a show in the middle of it," 18 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inning.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inning
noun
English Language Learners Definition of inning
baseball
: one of the usually nine parts of a game in which each team bats until three outs are made
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inning
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in·ning
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Kids Definition of inning
: a division of a baseball game that consists of a turn at bat for each team
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