What is an ending? An ending is a conclusion, as in I like stories with a happy ending. An ending is also a time when something is finishing or nearing completion, as in I’m ending my school career with all …

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Definition of ending noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 11, 2025 · ending (plural endings) A termination or conclusion. The last part of something. quotations

You can refer to the last part of a book, story, play, or film as the ending, especially when you are considering the way that the story ends. The film has a Hollywood happy ending.

noun the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) “I don't like words that have -ism as an ending ” synonyms: termination see more

ending (ˈɛndɪŋ) n 1. the act of bringing to or reaching an end 2. the last part of something, as a book, film, etc

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 end•ing /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n. [countable] the final or concluding part; end: The best part of the book is the ending. Grammar a part …

An ending refers to the final part, conclusion, or termination of something such as a book, movie, story, event, or a period of time. It indicates the point at which something ceases to continue or exist.

Origin and history of ending ending (n.) "a coming to an end," early 14c., verbal noun from end (v.). Meaning "the end part (of something)" is from c. 1400. Old English had endunge "ending, end, …