inning Definition
a division of a game during which one team has a turn at bat and the other team tries to put them out.
Using inning: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Yankees scored three runs in the first inning.
Example
The game went into extra innings.
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The pitcher had a perfect inning, striking out all three batters.
inning Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with inning
Example
The Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the inning.
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The Dodgers scored one run in the bottom of the inning.
three up, three down
when three batters come up to bat and all three are put out without reaching base
Example
The pitcher had a perfect inning, getting three up, three down.
Origins of inning
from Middle English 'inning', meaning 'a beginning'
Summary: inning in Brief
The term 'inning' [ˈɪnɪŋ] refers to a division of a game where one team has a turn at bat and the other team tries to put them out. It is divided into two halves: the top of the inning when the visiting team is at bat and the bottom of the inning when the home team is at bat. The phrase 'three up, three down' describes when three batters come up to bat and all three are put out without reaching base.
