innings

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɪn.ɪŋz/ Rhymes: -ɪnɪŋz === Etymology 1 === From the old verb inn (“to house corn”). ==== Noun ==== innings (plural innings or (rare) inningses) (cricket) 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. A comparable period of play in croquet or roque. (British) The time during which any party is in possession of power, or enjoying good luck, etc.; a turn of any kind. (British, euphemistic) A person's lifespan. ===== Usage notes ===== In British English, innings is used for both singular and plural, with the corresponding grammatical agreement (e.g. this innings is over vs. these innings are over). The form inning is not heard (except in connection with baseball or softball). ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === ==== Noun ==== innings plural of inning === Anagrams === sinning == Spanish == === Noun === innings m pl plural of inning