Batter: meaning, definitions and examples

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batter

[ˈbætər ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

sports

A player who is taking their turn to hit the ball in baseball or cricket.

Synonyms

hitter, striker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
batter	When not capitalized and used in a different context, 'batter' can also refer to mixing ingredients into a semi-liquid mixture, often for cooking. She poured the batter into the skillet to make pancakes. The cake batter needs to be smooth before you bake it.
hitter	In baseball, 'hitter' is a more general term but similar to 'batter'. It refers to a player who is hitting or is known for their hitting skills. It can also be used more broadly to describe someone effective in a particular task or field. The team's best hitter is up next. In sales, she's a real heavy hitter.
striker	In the context of soccer (football), a 'striker' is a forward player whose primary role is to score goals. It can also refer to someone who partakes in a labor strike. The striker scored the winning goal in the last minute. The factory strikers are demanding better wages.

Word

Description / Examples

batter

When not capitalized and used in a different context, 'batter' can also refer to mixing ingredients into a semi-liquid mixture, often for cooking.

She poured the batter into the skillet to make pancakes.
The cake batter needs to be smooth before you bake it.

hitter

In baseball, 'hitter' is a more general term but similar to 'batter'. It refers to a player who is hitting or is known for their hitting skills. It can also be used more broadly to describe someone effective in a particular task or field.

The team's best hitter is up next.
In sales, she's a real heavy hitter.

striker

In the context of soccer (football), a 'striker' is a forward player whose primary role is to score goals. It can also refer to someone who partakes in a labor strike.

The striker scored the winning goal in the last minute.
The factory strikers are demanding better wages.

Examples of usage

The batter stepped up to the plate.
The pitcher struck out the batter.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

cooking

A mixture of flour, eggs, and milk used to make pancakes or Yorkshire pudding.

Synonyms

mixture, paste.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
batter	Can also refer to a sports player in cricket or baseball, but the situation with cooking is more commonly implied here. The batter is ready to hit the ball.
mixture	General term used for any combination of different elements, substances, or ingredients, not limited to cooking. We created a mixture of chemicals in the lab. The cake mixture should be smooth and lump-free.
paste	Refers to a thick, soft, moist substance made by crushing or grinding ingredients, often used for cooking or artistic purposes. Mix the flour and water to make a smooth paste. He spread the paste evenly on the canvas before painting.

Word

Description / Examples

batter

Can also refer to a sports player in cricket or baseball, but the situation with cooking is more commonly implied here.

The batter is ready to hit the ball.

mixture

General term used for any combination of different elements, substances, or ingredients, not limited to cooking.

We created a mixture of chemicals in the lab.
The cake mixture should be smooth and lump-free.

paste

Refers to a thick, soft, moist substance made by crushing or grinding ingredients, often used for cooking or artistic purposes.

Mix the flour and water to make a smooth paste.
He spread the paste evenly on the canvas before painting.

Examples of usage

She whisked the batter until it was smooth.
The pancakes were made from a simple batter recipe.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

sports

To hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially in a way that causes serious damage.

Synonyms

beat, pummel.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
batter	This form of 'batter' refers to a mixture of ingredients like flour and liquid (usually milk or water) used in cooking, especially for making cakes, pancakes, or coating food before frying. She poured the batter into the pan to make perfect pancakes. The fish was dipped in batter before being fried to a golden brown.
beat	Typically used when describing striking something or someone repeatedly, often with the hands or an instrument. It can also refer to overcoming or defeating someone or something, and, in a musical context, maintaining rhythm. He beat the drums energetically during the concert. They worked together to beat the odds and succeed in their venture. She beat the eggs until they were frothy.
pummel	Often suggests more severe or aggressive action, typically involving repeated blows, usually with fists. It carries a more intense or violent connotation. The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round. The storm pummeled the small town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Word

Description / Examples

batter

This form of 'batter' refers to a mixture of ingredients like flour and liquid (usually milk or water) used in cooking, especially for making cakes, pancakes, or coating food before frying.

She poured the batter into the pan to make perfect pancakes.
The fish was dipped in batter before being fried to a golden brown.

beat

Typically used when describing striking something or someone repeatedly, often with the hands or an instrument. It can also refer to overcoming or defeating someone or something, and, in a musical context, maintaining rhythm.

He beat the drums energetically during the concert.
They worked together to beat the odds and succeed in their venture.
She beat the eggs until they were frothy.

pummel

Often suggests more severe or aggressive action, typically involving repeated blows, usually with fists. It carries a more intense or violent connotation.

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
The storm pummeled the small town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Examples of usage

The storm battered the coast.
The boxer battered his opponent in the ring.

Translations

Translations of the word "batter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 massa

batedor
jogador

🇮🇳 बैटर

बल्लेबाज
बल्लेबाज़

🇩🇪 Teig

Schläger
Spieler

🇮🇩 adonan

pemukul
pemain

🇺🇦 тісто

биткар
гравець

🇵🇱 ciasto

pałkarz
gracz

🇯🇵 バッター

打者
プレイヤー

🇫🇷 pâte

batteur
joueur

🇪🇸 masa

bateador
jugador

🇹🇷 hamur

vurucu
oyuncu

🇰🇷 반죽

타자
선수

🇸🇦 عجين

ضارب الكرة
لاعب

🇨🇿 těsto

pálkař
hráč

🇸🇰 cesto

pálkar
hráč

🇨🇳 面糊

击球手
玩家

🇸🇮 testo

igralec
orodjar

🇮🇸 deig

kylfingur
leikmaður

🇰🇿 қамыр

соққышы
ойыншы

🇬🇪 ცომი

დამრტყმელი
მოთამაშე

🇦🇿 xəmir

döyən
oyunçu

🇲🇽 masa

bateador
jugador

Etymology

The word 'batter' originated from the Middle English word 'bateren', which means 'to beat'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to refer to both a player in sports and a cooking mixture. The verb form of 'batter' has been associated with the idea of striking or hitting forcefully. The word has maintained its relevance in modern language, symbolizing both physical impact and culinary preparation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,765, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.

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