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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pitcher
The rotation has already featured 12 pitchers, including openers, while 10 pitchers have notched at least one save.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Known for his quirky personality and ability to thrive under pressure, Kelly has followed the program in recent years after retiring as a player and jumped at the chance to help the pitchers, Wise said.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas being ejected.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Veteran pitcher Shane Greene, known for his time with the New York Yankees and an All-Star season, is stepping away from professional baseball.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for pitcher
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Known for his quirky personality and ability to thrive under pressure, Kelly has followed the program in recent years after retiring as a player and jumped at the chance to help the pitchers, Wise said.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas being ejected.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Veteran pitcher Shane Greene, known for his time with the New York Yankees and an All-Star season, is stepping away from professional baseball.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for pitcher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitcher
Noun
-
Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.
-
Just last week, Kiki’s—a Greek spot known for its platters and $25 jugs of wine—was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which says the restaurant’s LLC and one of its owners owe more than $1 million in taxes.
Noun
-
The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
-
Gardencup specializes in gourmet salads and bowls layered in a unique, portable cup—just shake, pour and eat.
Noun
-
There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
-
Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings.
Noun
-
Somewhere between Venice and Paris, just as afternoon tea was served—raspberry tartlets and biscotti squisiti, coffee poured from silver ewers into porcelain cups—JR, the French artist known for his public installations, was starting to freak out.
Noun
-
After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
-
Under a vaulted ceiling, academics, museum workers, and the octopus-curious passed around a flagon of Kraken Rum.
Cite this Entry
“Pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitcher. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
