Baton: (plural batons) A staff or truncheon

baton (plural batons) A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes. (military) A ceremonial staff of a field marshal or a similar high-ranking military office. (music) The stick of a conductor in musical performances. Definition of baton noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Baton typically refers to a thin rod used in various contexts, such as in music, where a conductor wields it to direct an orchestra. It's a symbol of authority and guidance, ensuring harmony in musical performance. Batton, on the other hand, is less commonly encountered in American English, but when it is, it usually refers to "batten," meaning a long, flat piece of lumber used in carpentry or construction. The word “batton” is a mistake people sometimes make when they write or say “baton”. It’s easy to add an extra “t” by accident, but now you know it’s just “baton” with one “t”.