Meaning & use
batter
A mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid, often used for making pancakes, cakes, or fried foods.
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She whisked the batter until it was smooth before pouring it into the pan.
The batter stepped up to the plate with two runners already on base.
A note on using this word
In baseball and cricket, batter refers to the player currently hitting, a completely different sense from the cooking term.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
In baseball or cricket, the player whose turn it is to hit the ball.
The batter swung hard but missed the fastball for a strike.
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