ending
/ˈɛndɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: endings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A termination or conclusion.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The last part of something.
Noun
Examples
The book has a happy ending.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ending” mean?
A termination or conclusion.
Is “ending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.