ending

noun
UK /ˈendɪŋ/
US /ˈendɪŋ/

The last part of something.

The ending of the story made me smile.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

The ending '-ing' turns 'play' into 'playing'.

3. The act of bringing something to a stop.

The ending of the game came after two hours.

4. The final part of a movie, book, or show.

Everyone clapped at the ending of the play.