early innings

noun

The first, second, and third innings.

“We have an early innings deficit to make up.”

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Meanings

nounearly innings pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyball gamesThe first, second, and third innings.

    We have an early innings deficit to make up.

  2. pluralplural onlyThe early stages of any project or extended event.

    Synonyms: early days

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe early stages of any project or extended event.

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APA

early innings. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/early%20innings

MLA

“early innings.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/early%20innings. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “early innings,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/early%20innings.

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