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

The lawsuit aims to have a transgender pitcher who led Champlain Park High School to a state championship last spring ruled ineligible to compete in girls softball and other biological male to be ineligible to play girls' sports in the state. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Justin Burgos, a 6-6 pitcher from the Dominican Republic, has an easy arm action with a fastball sitting at 88-90 mph. —Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

In recent years, the Rangers have not invested heavily in international pitchers, though dollars spent do not equal success. —Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026

The Mets have been linked to Valdez, who would fill their void for a top-of-the-rotation starter, but president of baseball operations David Stearns has preferred to keep contracts for pitchers short. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 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