batch

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noun

ˈbach 

1

: the quantity baked at one time : baking

2

a

: the quantity of material prepared or required for one operation

specifically : a mixture of raw materials ready for fusion into glass

b

: the quantity produced at one operation

c

: a group of jobs (such as programs) that are submitted for processing on a computer and whose results are obtained at a later time

batch processing

compare time-sharing

3

: a quantity (as of persons or things) considered as a group

batch

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verb (1)

batched; batching; batches

transitive verb

: to bring together or process as a batch

batcher noun

batch

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verb (2)

less common spelling of bach

intransitive verb

: to live as a bachelor

—often used with it

Synonyms of batch

Noun

• cluster
• collection
• bunch
• array
• group
• grouping
• package
• assemblage
• set
• lot
• series
• battery
• constellation

Examples of batch in a Sentence

Noun

We baked two batches of cookies.

a fresh batch of salsa

mixing another batch of cement

They're hiring another batch of workers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And given that cruise collections are designed to fill the void in between seasons, when the weather varies by hour and no one has a clue what to wear or what to do with their hair, a mixed batch of looks felt appropriate. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026

The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026

Verb

The recall covered Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Big Cheezy and Dirty Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, Sour Cream and Onion, identified by specific UPCs best-by dates and batch codes. —Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026

Build the customer profile that makes your prompts convert, create the ban list that keeps your voice intact, set up the master prompt that produces publish-ready content, repurpose your best ideas across platforms, and batch your month in a single session. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English bache; akin to Old English bacan to bake

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1853, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for batch

• bache
• brach
• catch
• hatch
• latch
• mache
• match
• patch
• rach
• scratch
• snatch
• tache

Kids Definition

batch

noun

ˈbach

1

a

: a quantity used or made at one time

a batch of cookies

b

: a group of jobs to be run on a computer at one time with the same program

batch processing

2

: a group of persons or things : lot