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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Batting ninth, with Shohei Ohtani on deck, Rojas stepped into the box with the goal of getting to first base.
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Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
In that scenario the Red Sox could regularly bat Carlos Narvaez seventh, platoon Marcelo Mayer and Kiner-Falefa in the eighth spot and go with Ceddanne Rafaela ninth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
This year is Thomas’ ninth competing in the state snow sculpture competition and Himmerich’s eighth.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The Kings rank ninth and the Blues 15th in the Western Conference.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
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Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
In that scenario the Red Sox could regularly bat Carlos Narvaez seventh, platoon Marcelo Mayer and Kiner-Falefa in the eighth spot and go with Ceddanne Rafaela ninth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
This year is Thomas’ ninth competing in the state snow sculpture competition and Himmerich’s eighth.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The Kings rank ninth and the Blues 15th in the Western Conference.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ninth
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“Ninth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ninth. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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