CEFR A2

batter

noun

Meaning

A mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid, used as a base for cooking.

Examples

The recipe calls for a thick batter to make crispy waffles.
She poured the pancake batter onto the hot griddle.

Synonyms: mix, dough, paste

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batter (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbætər/

Definition

A mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid, used as a base for cooking.

Examples

The recipe calls for a thick batter to make crispy waffles.
She poured the pancake batter onto the hot griddle.
He whisked the ingredients until the batter was smooth and lump-free.

How to Use batter

batter up (phrasal verb): In baseball, to announce that the next player is ready to bat. — "The umpire shouted, 'Batter up!'"
batter down (phrasal verb): To break down a door or barrier by repeated forceful blows. — "The firefighters had to batter down the door to rescue the family."

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