Pitcher - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A pitcher is a container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring liquids. In baseball, it also refers to the player who throws the ball to the batter.
Definition:
A container with a handle and spout for pouring liquids, or a baseball player who throws the ball to the batter.
Synonyms:
jug, carafe, ewer, urn
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
batter (in baseball), receiver
Common Collocations:
water pitcher, baseball pitcher, glass pitcher, ceramic pitcher, relief pitcher
Derivatives:
pitch (verb), pitching (noun)
Usage Tips:
Use "pitcher" for liquids in containers or the player in baseball; context clarifies meaning.
Common Phrases:
"Little pitchers have big ears, " "throw a curveball like a pitcher, " "relief pitcher"
Etymology:
From Old French *pichier*, derived from Medieval Latin *picarium*, meaning "liquid container."
Examples:
- 1. The pitcher is full of lemonade.
- 2. She poured water from the glass pitcher into her cup.
- 3. The baseball team’s best pitcher won the game.
- 4. He placed the ceramic pitcher on the table carefully.