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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As if that wasn't impressive enough, Buehler pitched on just one day of rest and closed out the World Series by recording a one-two-three ninth with a pair of strikeouts.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Anthony Banda pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his first save in his second opportunity.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
It is ranked third-highest for its number of paranormal investigators and ninth for the number of cemeteries per capita in the state.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
Ryan Helsley pitched a perfect ninth for his 20th save.
—Kristie Rieken, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Anthony Banda pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his first save in his second opportunity.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
It is ranked third-highest for its number of paranormal investigators and ninth for the number of cemeteries per capita in the state.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
Ryan Helsley pitched a perfect ninth for his 20th save.
—Kristie Rieken, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
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“Ninth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ninth. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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