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

Blake Snell, who also had loose bodies removed from his pitching elbow, progressed to throwing live batting practice on Saturday. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Mitchell, whose gritty century in the recent third test against England secured a series victory, top-scored with 65 in an insipid New Zealand batting effort. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Their best player, shortstop Otto Lopez, who is likely going to win the NL batting title, was previously cast off by the Blue Jays and Giants. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Miami’s top three hitters, MLB batting leader Otto López, Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks, were uncharacteristically quiet, combining to go 1 for 9 at the plate. — Tyler M. Carmona july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 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