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

In early 2025, a former Dodgers batting practice coach had one of his World Series rings stolen by a duo of Romanian nationals in Arcadia. —Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

Available in a set of two, they’re filled with batting for an extra-plush feel and made with 100-percent Belgian flax linen on the front with a reverse side of 100-percent Oeko-Tex Certified cotton. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026

Getty Images Of the nine players in the Rays’ batting order Opening Day 2025 against the visiting Rockies, only four remain with the club less than one month before Charlotte Sports Park buzzes with activity that signals the start of spring training. —Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026

Chisena obtained two patents for an improved batting tee in 2010 and 2011 and then sought to cross‑market the tee with a baseball‑themed line of clothing. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 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