batting

noun

bat·​ting ˈba-tiŋ How to pronounce batting (audio)
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
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.
After batting practice, Raleigh will meet with the starting pitcher, pitching coach Pete Woodworth and an analyst to go through that night’s opposing batting order and a plan of attack. Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 While Game 1 did not feature many boo birds, Game 2 did, especially as frustrations with the offense — namely the big three of Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner — grew over 18 innings of poor batting. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 But then again — here's a Game 3 prediction that puts the blame on the Tigers' lackluster batting. Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025 It’s filled with batting that’s held in place by a diamond stitch pattern to prevent it from migrating in the washing machine. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for batting

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of batting was in 1611

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

batting

noun
bat·​ting ˈbat-iŋ How to pronounce batting (audio)
: layers or sheets of cotton or wool or of synthetic material used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods

More from Merriam-Webster on batting

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!