: something that constitutes an end: such as
a
: conclusion
a movie with a happy ending
b
: one or more letters or syllables added to a word base especially in inflection
Examples of ending in a Sentence
I didn't like the book's ending.
Common verb endings in English are “-s,” “-ed,” and “-ing.”
You can often recognize an English adverb by its “-ly” ending.
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
The rose ceremony definitely had an unexpected ending.
—EW.com, 16 July 2025
Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Superman.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 July 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
The rose ceremony definitely had an unexpected ending.
—EW.com, 16 July 2025
Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Superman.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ending
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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ending
noun
end·ing
ˈen-diŋ 
: the final part : conclusion, end
a novel with a happy ending
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