as in jug
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table
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Recent Examples of pitcher
And then his teammate, Yamamoto, has now established himself as the greatest pitcher in our game today.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Garrett Crochet was one of the best pitchers in baseball this past season, and Roman Anthony was one of the game’s brightest young stars.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Hoffman had finished more games than any pitcher in the majors this season.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Royals gave both pitchers valuable short-term deals.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Garrett Crochet was one of the best pitchers in baseball this past season, and Roman Anthony was one of the game’s brightest young stars.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Hoffman had finished more games than any pitcher in the majors this season.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Royals gave both pitchers valuable short-term deals.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pitcher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitcher
Noun
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To quench her thirst, the women served the baby sips of water from the plastic cap of a gallon water jug.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not quite right – Helm does not have jug ears like that.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In one study, one or two additional cups of coffee daily doubled the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in coffee drinkers with stage 2 and 3 hypertension.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chain is also set to debut its latest holiday cup designs for both hot and cold beverages, which are intended to evoke warmth, tradition, and togetherness.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sip a bottle of txakoli before lunch while enjoying the tranquil views and birdsong.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Sep. 2024
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“Pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitcher. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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