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

In his quest to become a better, stronger, more accomplished pitcher, Rockies Renaissance man Ryan Feltner is going back to the Stone Age. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026

Some pitchers and catchers were still awaiting physicals when Boone spoke to reporters late Wednesday morning, but the manager wasn’t aware of any new injuries as camp began. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026

The Dodgers return to work Thursday when pitchers and catchers report for spring training. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026

That should be evident for the next six weeks around the Charlotte Sports Complex, as pitchers and catchers — many of whom have already been there working out — formally report Wednesday and take the field for the first official session Thursday morning. —Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 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