The meaning of ENDING is something that constitutes an end. How to use ending in a sentence.

(Definition of ending from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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

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.

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.

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 …