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

Baldwin, who emerged as a franchise-cornerstone type player in 2025, was named National League Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton in a close race. —David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers that were under investigation by MLB for bet-rigging, were charged recently by federal prosecutors in New York. —Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025

New York may be looking to add a pitcher this offseason, but The Athletic's Will Sammon reported that Senga is drawing trade interest from multiple teams. —Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 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

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