pitcher

1 of 2

noun (1)

pitch·​er ˈpi-chər 

1

: a container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle

2

: a modified leaf of a pitcher plant in which the hollowed petiole and base of the blade form an elongated receptacle

pitcherful

ˈpi-chər-ˌfu̇l 

noun

pitcher

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that pitches

specifically : the player who pitches in a game of baseball

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• ewer
• flagon
• jug

Examples of pitcher in a Sentence

Noun (1)

please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Closer Kenley Jansen seems headed out the door in free agency and the perfect replacement is available: left-handed pitcher Tanner Scott. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

Unless Hoyer changes his mind about purchasing pitchers to sign a free-agent thoird baseman, Shaw’s the man in 2025. —Chuck Murr, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Just as Trevino’s trade created a void at backup catcher for the Yankees, the Reds will need to replace a workhorse pitcher who appeared in a team-high 69 games, including three starts as an opener. —C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024

Paying a slugger like Pete Alonso big money would probably be a safer bet than any pitcher, but none of the premier free agent bats seem like a good fit. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English picher, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin bicarius drinking cup

First Known Use

Noun (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pitcher

• pitcher plant
• relief pitcher
• starting pitcher

Kids Definition

pitcher

1 of 2 noun

pitch·​er ˈpich-ər 

: a container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle

pitcher

2 of 2 noun

: one that pitches

especially : a baseball player who pitches

Etymology

Noun

Middle English picher "container for pouring liquids," from early French (same meaning), from Latin bicarius "drinking vessel, goblet"

Noun

from pitch "to erect in place, throw a ball" and -er, noun suffix