inning

A part of a baseball game in which each team has a turn at hitting the ball.

• We scored twice in the first inning.
• The game went into an extra inning.
• Who pitched the final inning yesterday?

Common phrases: first inning, final inning, inning by inning

A period in a game like softball during which teams take turns hitting the ball.

• Our softball team scored in the opening inning.
• Rain stopped play during the fourth inning.
• The match needed an extra inning to decide the winner.

Common phrases: softball inning, extra inning, opening inning

A turn in billiards or pool that continues until a player misses a shot or breaks a rule.

• He scored twelve points in one inning.
• A missed shot ended her inning at the table.
• His longest inning included several difficult shots.

Similar words: turn

Common phrases: single inning, inning at something, successful inning

A chance to do something or take part in an activity.

• Let her have an inning before you speak again.
• The project is still in its first inning.
• He hopes for another inning in national politics.

Similar words: chance, opportunity, turn

Common phrases: have an inning, early inning, next inning