fever pitch

noun

: a state of intense excitement and agitation

Examples of fever pitch in a Sentence

I worked myself up to a fever pitch of enthusiasm. New allegations brought interest in the scandal to a fever pitch. Demand for the new car soon reached fever pitch.
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The superstar couple’s donation comes as the media frenzy surrounding their Fourth of July wedding reaches a fever pitch. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 Sports + Entertainment Excitement for the World Cup reached a fever pitch this week, as 32 countries entered the knockout stage—double the number from previous events. Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That passion reached a fever pitch at January’s Australian Open. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 All eyes have been on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding since before they even got engaged, but with the ceremony being just days away, anticipation has reached a fever pitch. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fever pitch

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fever pitch was in 1837

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“Fever pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fever%20pitch. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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