batting

noun

bat·​ting ˈba-tiŋ 

1

a

: the action of one who bats

b

: the use of or ability with a bat

2

: layers or sheets of raw cotton or wool or of synthetic fibrous material used for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging

also : a blanket of thermal insulation (such as fiberglass)

Examples of batting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, the frequent cancellation of batting practice made for a home-field disadvantage. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Trout didn’t have enough plate appearances to qualify for the batting title in 2024, so Freeman is the highest ranking 2024 qualifier from a career value perspective. —Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

His 3-4, two home run performance Sunday brought his 2024 postseason batting line to 9-14 with three home runs, two doubles, three walks and zero strikeouts. —Andrew Keatts, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024

The day before Dodgers’ playoff opener, Freeman dropped to the ground while taking batting practice. —Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing batting

• batting average
• batting cage
• without batting an eyelash

Kids Definition

batting

noun

bat·​ting ˈbat-iŋ 

: layers or sheets of cotton or wool or of synthetic material used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods