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 of pitcher

Noun (1)

• jug
• cup
• bottle
• ewer
• flagon

Examples of pitcher in a Sentence

Noun (1)

please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Central Austin Crown & Anchor A campus-area classic that serves the best old-school burger in town and frosty pitchers of cold beer. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026

And my attitude, honestly, as a pitcher, was the umpire didn’t exist in my world. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

While San Francisco will only have to contend with Ohtani, the pitcher, a couple of times per season, the team constantly has to deal with Ohtani, the hitter, whenever these teams meet. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026

With a grueling first 40 games, the Rangers absolutely need their 13 best pitchers from the start. —Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for pitcher

• richer
• switcher

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