Definition of "ninth" []

• The ordinal number matching the number nine in a series. (noun)
• One of nine equal parts. (noun)
• Music A harmonic or melodic interval of an octave and a second. (noun)
• Music The tone at the upper limit of such an interval. (noun)
• Music A chord consisting of a root with its third, seventh, and ninth. (noun)

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• "Always a very passionate player, he allowed his emotions to build to a crescendo Saturday night, and while he still says it was not because of seeing his name ninth in the order, he did say, All the frustration came out."
• "The term ninth ward is one that catches peoples ears on cable and internet."
• "'' To score four runs in the ninth is a special win. ''"