Inning (noun)

1. A division of a game in baseball, cricket, or softball in which both teams have a turn at bat and the fielding team tries to prevent runs from being scored.
2. A division of a game in which a team has a turn at batting, fielding, or both.

Origin:

From the middle english innen, from the old english innung, from innian, meaning to go in. first used in the 15th century.

Examples:

1. The first inning was a disaster for the home team.
2. The game ended in the bottom of the ninth inning.
3. The pitcher did a great job in the first inning, striking out three.
4. It was a low-scoring game with only one run in the entire first inning.
5. The team was able to score some runs in the second inning.