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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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 pitcher
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The Kansas City Royals got a serviceable start from right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen on Tuesday night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Yes, the 2024 Royals went 86-76 despite leadoff men masquerading as bench guys and pitchers.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The 30-year-old right-handed pitcher fired what appeared to be a strike.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The Kansas City Royals got a serviceable start from right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen on Tuesday night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
Noun
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Yes, the 2024 Royals went 86-76 despite leadoff men masquerading as bench guys and pitchers.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitcher. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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