English · Word Candidate

baton

/ˈbætɒn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: batons · batoning · batoned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A ceremonial staff of a field marshal or a similar high-ranking military office.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To strike with a baton.

Verb

She passed the baton to her successor after retiring.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “baton” mean?

A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes.

Is “baton” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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