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

Of that group my preference would be Hoerner, who is the best defensive second baseman in baseball and finished runner-up for the National League batting title last season. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026

The 28-year-old Arraez won his third batting title in 2024 after the trade from Miami to San Diego. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026

The three-time batting champion’s value will derive almost solely from his bat. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026

The Giants signed Luis Arraez to a one-year deal that gives the polarizing infielder a chance to win a batting title with a fourth team. —Torrey Hart, New York Times, 1 Feb. 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