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

That could include batting practice and warm ups, or the big game itself. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026

Adair joined the team for batting practice after his signing. — Diamy Wang, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

The quilt has a thin layer of batting that adds a touch of warmth without feeling stifling on warm nights. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

And, speaking of wild, each team had a Max Muncy playing third base and batting seventh. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing batting

• batting average
• batting cage
• without batting an eyelash

Rhymes for batting

• chatting
• matting
• patting
• platting
• combating
• combatting
• formatting

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