innings

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the batting turn of a cricket player or team
  2. noun (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

Etymology

From the old verb inn (“to house corn”).

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