as in bottles
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 pitchers
The Brewers beat the Cubs with a traditional ace, Freddy Peralta, in Game 1, and then deployed six different pitchers to shut down Chicago’s offense once Game 2 opener Aaron Ashby exited.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
From 2017-22, Woodruff was among the best starting pitchers in the National League.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ellison is also on the defendant side of a lawsuit by three other Minnesota girls' softball pitchers, who have remained anonymous, alleging their Title IX rights were violated this past season too.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jean’s mama moved on to the kitchen, somehow managing the empty Red Drink pitchers and the foil pan, too.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The game being locked in a 3-3 stalemate for the middle innings was only made possible by pitchers Zach Root and Aiden Jimenez for Arkansas (32-3, 12-1 SEC).
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
With Friday marking the start of a 13-game stretch without any off days, the Mets need their starting pitchers to start going deeper into games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
From 2017-22, Woodruff was among the best starting pitchers in the National League.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ellison is also on the defendant side of a lawsuit by three other Minnesota girls' softball pitchers, who have remained anonymous, alleging their Title IX rights were violated this past season too.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jean’s mama moved on to the kitchen, somehow managing the empty Red Drink pitchers and the foil pan, too.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The game being locked in a 3-3 stalemate for the middle innings was only made possible by pitchers Zach Root and Aiden Jimenez for Arkansas (32-3, 12-1 SEC).
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
With Friday marking the start of a 13-game stretch without any off days, the Mets need their starting pitchers to start going deeper into games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
Noun
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Empty, plastic reusable bottles.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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There are two bottles in the fridge, have fun.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jugs cost 600 pounds, and have already been restocked due to demand.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite his warning, lead poisoning may have contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire through the use of lead in wine, bowls, cups, and cosmetics.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pitchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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