: a man who makes a sales pitch: such as
a
: one who sells merchandise on the streets or from a concession
b
: one who does radio or TV commercials
Examples of pitchman in a Sentence
a former star athlete who now works as a pitchman on TV
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During his time on the series, Robinson became known as a pitchman in a Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup commercial.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 June 2025
The beloved pitchman died in his sleep at just 50 years old.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 June 2025
In addition to being the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon is a prolific pitchman, starring in ads for State Farm, Pepsi and Capital One, among others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
His next act is to star as the pitchman for the dry vermouth brand Martini, following in the footsteps of another Hollywood star, George Clooney.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 June 2025
The beloved pitchman died in his sleep at just 50 years old.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 June 2025
In addition to being the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon is a prolific pitchman, starring in ads for State Farm, Pepsi and Capital One, among others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
His next act is to star as the pitchman for the dry vermouth brand Martini, following in the footsteps of another Hollywood star, George Clooney.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pitchman
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“Pitchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitchman. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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