innings

Meaning

Noun

• 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.
• The time during which any party is in possession of power, or enjoying good luck, etc.; a turn of any kind.
• A person's lifespan.
• Plural of inning

Origin

• From the old verb inn.