Definition

A part of a baseball or cricket game where one team has a chance to bat and score runs, usually lasting until three outs are made.

Example

The home team scored five runs in the last inning to win the game.

Conversation

Did you catch the game last night?

Yeah, it was exciting! The last inning was so intense.

I know! I thought they were going to lose for sure.

Same here, but they pulled off an incredible win!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inning originates from the Old English word 'innung', meaning a period of time spent in a particular activity, especially in the context of a game or sport. The term is related to the concept of 'in' (meaning within) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating a process or action).

Memory Tip

Think of 'in' as being 'within' a specific time or activity, and '-ing' as indicating a process. This helps you remember that an 'inning' is a period of play within a game.

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