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

The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026

Swanson, batting ninth, added a two-run shot off Senga in the fourth and an RBI double in a two-run eighth. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Devers was right back in the lineup Tuesday night, batting fourth. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

Before his first full professional season, which began in the minors, a Caglianone batting practice session in spring training could turn into a spectacle. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 22 June 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