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

Romero is taking advantage of his spot in the batting order as well. —Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

The vibes have been immaculate from the batting order, to the pitching rotation, to the bullpen, and everywhere in between. —Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Worth noting Right-hander Jason Foley (right shoulder surgery) is scheduled to throw another live batting practice this week. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

Snell feels good after live BP Left-hander Blake Snell threw an inning of live batting practice at Dodger Stadium on Saturday before the Dodgers’ game against the Rangers, taking a new step in his rehab progression. —Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 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