1. a division of a baseball or cricket game during which each team has a turn at bat
Usage: sports
2. a period of opportunity or activity for a person or group
Usage: informal

Examples

• The home team scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth innings.
• Rain delayed the game after five innings.
• The cricket match lasted for two innings per side.
• Each team gets their innings to try to score.
• The politician had his innings in office for eight years.
• After retirement, she finally had her innings to pursue art.
• The company had a good innings during the economic boom.