beating

[bee-ting]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that beats, as to punish, clean, mix, etc..

   Give the rug a good beating.

2. a defeat or reverse; loss; setback

   Several stocks took a beating in the market today.

3. pulsation; throbbing.

   the beating of her heart.

beating

/ ˈbiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. a whipping or thrashing, as in punishment

2. a defeat or setback

3. to be difficult to improve upon

Word History and Origins

Origin of beating¹

First recorded in 1200–50; from Middle English betynge; beat, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The European Cup record holders then added a further two titles in 2022 - again beating Liverpool in the final - and 2024 to bookend a power period by the heavyweights of La Liga.

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He capped off a stunning year by beating grand master Hoshoryu in a play-off to clinch his first title in only his 14th tournament.

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Estevao's moment of magic came 10 minutes after half time when he received the ball on the right before beating two defenders and lashing it into the roof of Joan Garcia's net.

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Try beating revenue estimates, expanding margins, and announcing a big new customer.

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It’s the biggest ever worldwide opening for a Broadway musical, beating last year’s Wicked, and could put Hollywood on track to close out the year on a strong foot.

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Related Words

• defeat 
• drubbing 
• slaughter 
• whipping