batsman

noun

bats·​man ˈbats-mən How to pronounce batsman (audio)
: a batter especially in cricket

Examples of batsman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After a hit batsman and a walk, Broadhurst came up again and missed a grand slam by inches. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2024 Pakistan made an assured start to its run chase, chipping away at India’s total and seemed completely in control of the match with star batsman Mohammad Rizwan anchoring the innings. Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 June 2024 Two walks and a pair of hit batsmen, coupled with a Sacrifice Fly gave the Bobcats some momentum. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2024 His dismissal led to the immediate exposure of fellow Yorkshireman Jonny Bairstow, another batsman whose best days are well behind him at the moment. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for batsman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of batsman was in 1756

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“Batsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batsman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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