pitcher Definition
- 1a container, usually with a handle and spout or lip, for holding and pouring liquids
- 2the player who throws the ball to the batter in baseball
Using pitcher: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pitcher" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She poured water from the pitcher into the glasses.
Example
The pitcher threw a curveball that struck out the batter.
Example
He is one of the best pitchers in the league.
Example
The team signed a new pitcher to improve their chances of winning.
pitcher Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pitcher
Example
The pitcher plant is native to North America and Asia.
pitcher's mound
the raised area in the center of a baseball field where the pitcher stands to throw the ball
Example
The pitcher's mound is 60 feet 6 inches away from home plate.
Example
She brought a milk pitcher to the table for the coffee.
Origins of pitcher
from Old English 'picere', meaning 'earthenware jug'
Summary: pitcher in Brief
A 'pitcher' [ˈpɪtʃər] is a container with a handle and spout for holding and pouring liquids. It can also refer to the player who throws the ball to the batter in baseball. Examples include 'She poured water from the pitcher into the glasses.' and 'He is one of the best pitchers in the league.' Phrases include 'pitcher plant,' 'pitcher's mound,' and 'milk pitcher.'
