inning
Translation
inning, innings
Examples
The game went into extra innings.
The game went into extra innings.
He pitched a perfect first inning.
He pitched a perfect first inning.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) ((ordinal number)) inning a specific period of play He pitched a perfect first inning.
((in)) extra innings additional periods of play The game went into extra innings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: round, period, frame (in other sports)
Etymology
From the verb 'in', referring to being 'in' at bat in sports like cricket.
Memory Tips
In baseball, a team is 'in' (batting) for their part of the inning. Note that in cricket, the singular form is 'innings'.