Phrase guide

batting order

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The sequence in which a side's batsmen go in to bat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, softball, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: card, lineup

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: roll, roster

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ordre de batuda — the order in which players go to bat
  • French: ordre de frappe — the order in which players go to bat
  • Japanese: 打順 (dajun) — the order in which players go to bat
  • Korean: 타순 (tasun) — the order in which players go to bat