Enders

/ˈɛndɚz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ender; things or people that end something; devices or individuals that bring something to a conclusion.

Etymology

From the verb 'end' + '-er' (suffix forming agent nouns for one who does an action) + '-s' (plural marker). This straightforward English construction creates a noun for things that perform the action of ending.

Kelly Says

Baseball fans understand 'enders'—a season ender is any game that concludes a season, but 'season enders' also became the nickname for crucial late-season games that determine playoff positions.

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