Phrase guide

extra innings

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Additional innings needed to break a tie.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • And we go to extra innings.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

overtime play until one team is ahead at the end of an inning; e.g. baseball

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: overtime, extra time

History

Etymology

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