Meaning of the word innings in English

What does innings mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

innings

US /ˈɪn.ɪŋz/

UK /ˈɪn.ɪŋz/

a division of a game during which one side has a turn at batting

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The team scored five runs in the first innings.

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He played a long innings, scoring over a hundred runs.

a period during which a person or group is active or in power

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He had a long and successful innings as CEO.

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It's time for a new generation to have their innings.

Synonym:

period spell turn stint time

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