1
: a container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle
2
: a modified leaf of a pitcher plant in which the hollowed petiole and base of the blade form an elongated receptacle
: one that pitches
specifically
: the player who pitches in a game of baseball
Examples of pitcher in a Sentence
Noun (1)
please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
And while Coors Field isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, the two-time All-Star would not use the altitude as an excuse for his poor outing.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
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Noun
Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park.
—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
And while Coors Field isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, the two-time All-Star would not use the altitude as an excuse for his poor outing.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
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“Pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitcher. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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pitcher
1 of 2 noun
pitch·er
ˈpich-ər 
: a container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle
pitcher
2 of 2 noun
: one that pitches
especially
: a baseball player who pitches
Etymology
Noun
Middle English picher "container for pouring liquids," from early French (same meaning), from Latin bicarius "drinking vessel, goblet"
Noun
from pitch "to erect in place, throw a ball" and -er, noun suffix
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