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

Made with 100 percent cotton and batting fill, its plush feel is ideal for thick winter bedding (especially when paired with warm sheets). —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025

England have tried the ultra-fast bowling attack and cavalier batting and neither worked, so what next? —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025

The same pair allegedly took a Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship ring from Mike McDermott, the team's longtime batting practice pitcher as well. —Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025

The testing period went on for weeks and included lots of slobbering, chewing, snuggling, snoozing, batting and chasing. —Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

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