batter
|bat-ter|
🇺🇸
/ˈbætər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbætə/
strike or mix
Etymology
'batter' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'batre,' where 'batre' meant 'to beat.'
'batre' transformed into the Middle English word 'bateren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'batter.'
Initially, it meant 'to beat or strike,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including a cooking mixture and a sports term.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water used in cooking, especially for making cakes or coating food before frying.
The chef prepared a light batter for the pancakes.
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Noun 2
a player in baseball or cricket who is batting or whose turn it is to bat.
The batter hit a home run in the last inning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35