Seventh-inning Stretch Definition & Meaning

American

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seventh-inning stretch American [sev-uhnth-in-ing, -in-] / ˈsɛv ənθˌɪn ɪŋ, -ˈɪn- /

noun

1. Baseball. a point in the game when spectators rise from their seats to relax by stretching their legs, usually after six and one-half innings.

2. any point or period of pause, rest, reconsideration, or the like.

Etymology

Origin of seventh-inning stretch

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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After Ohtani was taken out, Andres Gimenez, Ty France, Bo Bichette and Addison Barger all drove in runs to give the Blue Jays breathing space at 6-1 before the seventh-inning stretch.

From BBC

Dominguez said on the company’s latest earnings call that he’s “past the seventh-inning stretch” on a similar agreement.

From Barron's

Alex Cooper appeared to thoroughly enjoy herself during her seventh-inning stretch performance Sunday at Wrigley Field.

From Los Angeles Times

“You don’t want to miss Alex lead the crowd in ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ during the seventh-inning stretch,” an article on the Cubs website had promised.

From Los Angeles Times

And to be clear, a number of folks at the stadium could be heard singing along as they would during any seventh-inning stretch.

From Los Angeles Times

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