pitcher — a container for holding and pouring liquids, typically with a handle and spout
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container for holding and pouring liquids, typically with a handle and spout
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪtʃər/
Example Sentences
- The vampire ordered a pitcher of tomato juice at the restaurant, confusing all the other customers.
- The rookie pitcher was so nervous that he accidentally threw the baseball into the dugout water pitcher.
- Mom filled the pitcher with fresh lemonade for the summer picnic.
pitcher
NOUN[/ˈpɪtʃər/]
a container for holding and pouring liquids, typically with a handle and spout
The pitcher winds up and hurls a blazing fastball toward home plate.
The pitcher made him richer with one switcher!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'pitcher' derives from 13th-century Old French 'pichier', which developed from Latin roots meaning 'to pour out'. The baseball sense of pitcher (one who throws) emerged in the 19th century from the verb 'pitch', meaning to throw.
Breakdown
Old French 'pichier' (a pouring vessel) + -er (one who does) → Middle English 'pitcher'. The baseball usage combines 'pitch' (to throw) + -er (agent noun) from the 19th century onward.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire ordered a pitcher of tomato juice at the restaurant, confusing all the other customers.”
“The rookie pitcher was so nervous that he accidentally threw the baseball into the dugout water pitcher.”
“Mom filled the pitcher with fresh lemonade for the summer picnic.”
“The ace pitcher dominated the game with his curveball.”
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