plural ninths
ˈnīn(t)s 
ˈnīn(t)ths
1
: one that is number nine in a series
They're leaving on the ninth.
The batter hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth.
see Table of Numbers
2
: one of nine equal parts of something
She owned a ninth of the company.
3
a
: a musical interval embracing an octave and a second
b
: the tone at this interval
c
: a chord containing a ninth
ninth
adjective or adverb
the ninth day of the month
the book's ninth edition
He finished ninth in the race.
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With Freeman resembling his usual self in the World Series, the Dodgers have been retired in order in just eight of their 27 innings — including four times in Game 1, when Yankees ace Gerrit Cole did it three times before closer Luke Weaver tossed a perfect ninth.
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Jerry Beach, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The Mets clung on in the bottom of ninth to clinch an 8-7 victory and their spot in the postseason.
—David Close, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Lady Gaga and Grande rank ninth and eleventh in Variety’s supporting actress predictions, respectively.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Machado doubled home another run off Camilo Doval in the ninth to make it 5-0.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jerry Beach, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The Mets clung on in the bottom of ninth to clinch an 8-7 victory and their spot in the postseason.
—David Close, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Lady Gaga and Grande rank ninth and eleventh in Variety’s supporting actress predictions, respectively.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Machado doubled home another run off Camilo Doval in the ninth to make it 5-0.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Ninth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ninth. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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