Meaning & Definition of word "Batter"

Batter

/ˈbætər/

noun:

  • 1. A mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used in cooking, typically for cakes or pancakes.
    • Example: She prepared a rich chocolate batter for the cake.
  • 2. A player in baseball or softball who tries to hit the ball.
    • Example: The batter stepped up to the plate with confidence.

verb:

  • 1. To strike repeatedly with force, typically used in the context of hitting someone or something.
    • Example: The storm battered the coastal town, causing significant damage.
  • 2. To mix ingredients vigorously to create a smooth mixture.
    • Example: She began to batter the eggs and sugar together in a bowl.

Etymology

Middle English, from the verb 'batten' meaning to strike.

Common Phrases and Expressions

batter up:

A phrase called out to indicate that the next batter is to take their turn.

batter down:

To break through or demolish something by hitting it.

batter away:

To continue to strike or hit repeatedly.

Related Words

bat:

A tool used to hit the ball in various sports.

battering:

The act of hitting repeatedly.

Slang Meanings of batter

Meaning: To batter someone is to criticize them severely.

Example Sentence: The critics really battered the movie for its weak plot.

Meaning: To batter down the competition means to outperform them significantly.

Example Sentence: She wants to batter down her rivals in the upcoming contest.