batting
7 synonyms for batting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Soft fibrous material (cotton, wool, or synthetic) used to stuff quilts, mattresses, or padding.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use batting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
batting average
quilt batting
Etymology
From bat + -ing; the stuffing-material sense comes from a related word "batt," meaning a sheet of fibrous material.
Full origin of batting →Frequently asked questions
What does “batting” mean?
The word “batting” means soft fibrous material (cotton, wool, or synthetic) used to stuff quilts, mattresses, or padding. In plain terms, either the padding material used in quilts, or the skill/act of hitting a ball in sports like cricket.
How do you pronounce “batting”?
“Batting” is pronounced BA-tihng (/ˈbætɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “batting” in a sentence?
Here is “batting” used in a sentence: “She layered cotton batting between the quilt top and backing.”
What is another word for “batting”?
Words with a similar meaning to “batting” include bat and batt.
What part of speech is “batting”?
“Batting” is a noun.
Is “batting” a common word?
“Batting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “batting” have?
“Batting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft fibrous material (cotton, wool, or synthetic) used to stuff quilts, mattresses, or padding.
What is the difference between "batting" as fabric and "batting" as a sport term?
As a material, "batting" refers to soft fibrous stuffing made from cotton, wool, or synthetic fibres, used inside quilts and mattresses. As a sports term, "batting" refers to the skill or action of hitting the ball in cricket or baseball, an entirely unrelated meaning that comes from the verb "bat."
Is "batting" the same as "wadding"?
They are close synonyms in the sewing and quilting sense: both refer to soft fibrous material used as padding or stuffing inside quilts and similar items. "Batting" is more common in American English, while "wadding" is often preferred in British English for the same material.
What does a "batting average" measure?
A batting average measures a player's success rate at hitting the ball in cricket or baseball, based on their batting performance over time. The term draws directly on the sporting sense of "batting" as the skill of hitting the ball.
