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
Each pitcher has popped champagne for championships twice and has a chance to stand alone atop the baseball world one final time by the end of this series.
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For larger groups, simply multiply the ingredients and mix in a pitcher, then shake with ice just before serving.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
One of those pitchers straddles both challenges as a two-way player.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
From goblet-esque toothbrush holders and colonial gravy boats to banded pitchers, each of Match’s offerings transcends time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For larger groups, simply multiply the ingredients and mix in a pitcher, then shake with ice just before serving.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
One of those pitchers straddles both challenges as a two-way player.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
From goblet-esque toothbrush holders and colonial gravy boats to banded pitchers, each of Match’s offerings transcends time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pitcher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitcher
Noun
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Thoroughly wash and dry a clear plastic milk jug or large soda bottle.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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For a contest in 1994 during the homecoming pep rally, students were accumulating pennies in milk jugs.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Once the cups are frozen solid, pop them out and place them in a resealable freezer bag.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Place remaining ½ cup chocolate chips randomly on teddy bear faces, avoiding mouth area.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People in the train car used a bottle of whiskey to protect themselves against the attackers, Foster told the BBC.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In one instance, on March 28 after being released from Rikers, Gooding was accused of stealing 30 bottles of vitamins in Manhattan that were valued at $1,511, according to The Post.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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