battered
BA-tuhd
Battered (adj) means Damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse. Example: “He carried an old, battered suitcase everywhere he travelled.”
adj
1
Damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse.
"He carried an old, battered suitcase everywhere he travelled."
2
Having suffered repeated physical abuse, especially in a domestic setting.
"The shelter offers support to battered women and their children."
3
Coated in batter before frying.
"We ordered battered cod and chips."
How to use battered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn out and damaged, repeatedly abused, or coated in batter and fried — context makes clear which.
Common pairings
battered wife
battered old car
battered sausage
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more battered
- Superlative
- most battered
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He carried an old, _____ suitcase everywhere he travelled.
Etymology
From batter + -ed.
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See all rhymes for battered →Frequently asked questions
What does “battered” mean?
The word “battered” means damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse. In plain terms, worn out and damaged, repeatedly abused, or coated in batter and fried — context makes clear which.
How do you pronounce “battered”?
“Battered” is pronounced BA-tuhd (/ˈbætəɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “battered” in a sentence?
Here is “battered” used in a sentence: “He carried an old, battered suitcase everywhere he travelled.”
What part of speech is “battered”?
“Battered” is an adjective.
Is “battered” a common word?
“Battered” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “battered” have?
“Battered” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse.
