Meaning & Definition of word "Inning"
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Inning
/ˈɪnɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A period of play in baseball or softball during which each team has a turn to bat.
- Example: The home team scored three runs in the fifth inning.
- 2. An opportunity to do something, often used in phrases like 'have your inning'.
- Example: After years of hard work, she finally got her inning in the spotlight with the lead role.
- 3. A specific time or turn for individuals to participate in an activity.
- Example: He waited his inning to present the project to the board.
Etymology
Derived from the term 'inn,' meaning a term of engage or a space to stay, reflecting a period of activity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
top of the inning:
The beginning part of the inning where the visiting team bats.
last inning:
The final inning of the game.
clean inning:
An inning in which no runs are scored by the batting team.
Related Words
batter:
The player who is currently hitting in an inning.
pitcher:
The player who throws the ball to the batter during an inning.
Slang Meanings of inning
Meaning: To hit a home run during an inning.
Example Sentence: He really knocked it out of the park last inning!
Meaning: A term used to describe when a game is nearing its end.
Example Sentence: We're in the final inning; we need to step it up!