batsman

noun

bats·​man ˈbats-mən 

: a batter especially in cricket

Examples of batsman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blending explosive power with uncanny composure, the left-handed batsman wasted no time proving his worth. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Senior starting pitcher Carson Roden struggled a little with two hit-batsmen, three hits and a walk in the first inning, and the defense behind her had two errors. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

Caetano scored on a wild pitch and after back-to-back hit by pitches on DeJesus and Pereira, Durand scoring on another wild pitch, and DeKippe bringing home a run as the third hit batsmen of the inning. — Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026

One out and a walk and hit batsmen later, Brooks Lee’s single and a Trevor Story error led to two more runs and a 4-0 Twins lead. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above