inning

[in-ing] / ˈɪn ɪŋ /

NOUN

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

round shot stint stretch

STRONG

accomplishment act action bit bout crack deed favor fling gesture go hitch move period routine say service shift spell succession time tour trick try watch

WEAK

go around

Antonyms

STRONG

cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stagnation stoppage

Example Sentences

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One more inning in each start would have gotten him to 200 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Yamamoto started the seventh inning and faced two batters — the first doubled after an ABS review nullified a strikeout, the second dropped a bunt single — then left after 97 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Orange Lutheran 13, Fountain Valley 1: The Lancers scored nine runs in the fourth inning to win by mercy rule after five innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

As soon as the third inning, a “Let’s Go Dodgers” chant echoed through the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Johnny got his first strikeout to end the inning and I could see he would do okay.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson