His last book had a rather strange ending, don't you think? The playwright wrote two different endings to the play, so that the audience could chose which they would prefer to see.

Jan 17, 2026 · Noun ending (plural endings) A termination or conclusion. The last part of something.

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

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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.

“It’s all right. You know where to find me now, Emma. And for what it’s worth, I did get my happy ending. I got you.”

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 …

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