English Explanatory Dictionary

innings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One side's (from when the first player begins to bat, until the last player is out) or individual player's turn to bat or the runs scored during those durations.
  2. A comparable period of play in croquet or roque.
  3. The time during which any party is in possession of power, or enjoying good luck, etc.; a turn of any kind.
  4. A person's lifespan.
noun
  1. plural of inning

Pronunciation

/ˈɪn.ɪŋz/ en-au-innings.ogg

Word forms

innings inningses

Etymology

From the old verb inn (“to house corn”).

Derived words

change of innings early innings extra-innings extra innings late innings
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