At bat

noun

A term in baseball when a player is trying to hit the ball.

He hit a home run during his last at bat.
Visual representation of "at bat" - A term in baseball when a player is trying to hit the ball.

Often appears as...

  • go at bat
  • up at bat

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Technical

noun

The opportunity to achieve or do something.

She failed at her at bat to set a new record.
Visual representation of "at bat" - The opportunity to achieve or do something

Often appears as...

  • have an at bat
  • fail at bat

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A term in baseball when a player is trying to hit the ball.

He hit a home run during his last at bat.
Visual representation of "at bat" - A term in baseball when a player is trying to hit the ball.

Often appears as...

  • go at bat
  • up at bat

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The opportunity to achieve or do something.

She failed at her at bat to set a new record.
Visual representation of "at bat" - The opportunity to achieve or do something

Often appears as...

  • have an at bat
  • fail at bat

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "at bat"
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Baseball Specific

Used exclusively in the context of baseball and softball games.

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The crowd cheered as he stepped up for his first at bat.
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Player's Turn

Refers to a player's turn facing the pitcher to try and hit the ball.

Illustration for Player's Turn
It's Molly's turn at bat, and she's ready to score.
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean holding a bat; it's about the chance to hit.

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With the bases loaded, his at bat could win the game.
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Baseball Specific

Used exclusively in the context of baseball and softball games.

Illustration for Baseball Specific
The crowd cheered as he stepped up for his first at bat.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Player's Turn

Refers to a player's turn facing the pitcher to try and hit the ball.

Illustration for Player's Turn
It's Molly's turn at bat, and she's ready to score.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Doesn't mean holding a bat; it's about the chance to hit.

Illustration for Not Literal
With the bases loaded, his at bat could win the game.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Baseball Specific

Used exclusively in the context of baseball and softball games.

Illustration for Baseball Specific
The crowd cheered as he stepped up for his first at bat.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Player's Turn

Refers to a player's turn facing the pitcher to try and hit the ball.

Illustration for Player's Turn
It's Molly's turn at bat, and she's ready to score.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Doesn't mean holding a bat; it's about the chance to hit.

Illustration for Not Literal
With the bases loaded, his at bat could win the game.
Visual representation of the word "At bat"

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