in batches

idiom

: in small quantities at a time
Fry the potatoes in batches.

Examples of in batches in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Fry the chicken in batches, maintaining the oil temperature at 315°F; turn once, until golden and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°F, 15 to 18 minutes. Jessica Fields, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025 Consistency beats waiting around. Schedule your posts in batches. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Brown the meat on all sides in batches, without overcrowding the pan, about 8 minutes. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 Netflix will release the season’s 12 episodes in batches over a period of four weeks, with each new batch dropping every Friday starting on Valentine’s Day. Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in batches

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In batches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20batches. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!