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

But the real scary part for opponents is the batting lineup. —Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

In between batting practice rounds, Ortiz leaned in for a long conversation with Junior Caminero, a quiet scene that looked like Dominican baseball across generations in real time. —Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

Lowe, who has been out with oblique tightness, took batting practice on Sunday and did some defensive drills on Monday. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026

Connor Wong and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are the most noteworthy names in the Red Sox lineup, with Wong batting cleanup and starting at catcher and Kiner-Falefa batting second and starting at third base. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 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