Pronunciation: /ˈbætər/

Definitions of batter

noun a mixture of flour, milk, eggs, etc., used for making cakes or pancakes

Example Sentences

A1 I made pancake batter for breakfast.

A2 The batter for the cake was too thick.

B1 The baseball player swung at the pitcher's fast ball, but missed and got struck by the batter.

B2 The chef used a special batter to coat the fish before frying it.

C1 The batter in the baking competition was judged based on taste, texture, and presentation.

C2 The company was sued for selling a faulty product that caused the battery to explode.

verb to hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially in a way that causes serious injury

Example Sentences

A1 I batter the eggs before adding them to the pancake mix.

A2 She likes to batter the chicken before frying it.

B1 The chef showed me how to properly batter the fish for fish and chips.

B2 He carefully battered the shrimp before deep frying them.

C1 The baker expertly battered the dough to make the perfect bread.

C2 The professional chef demonstrated how to batter the vegetables for tempura.

Examples of batter in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared the batter for the cake by mixing flour, sugar, and eggs.

informal I always make sure to whisk the batter really well to avoid lumps in my pancakes.

slang I can't believe she batters her phone every time she gets frustrated.

figurative The team's relentless offense continued to batter the opposing defense throughout the game.

Grammatical Forms of batter

past tense

battered

plural

batters

comparative

more batter

superlative

most batter

present tense

batter

future tense

will batter

perfect tense

have battered

continuous tense

is battering

singular

batter

positive degree

batter

infinitive

to batter

gerund

battering

participle

battering

Origin and Evolution of batter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'batter' originated from the Old French word 'battre' which means 'to beat'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'batter' evolved to encompass various meanings such as to beat or strike repeatedly, to coat food in a mixture before cooking, and to wear down or damage through constant use.