Synonyms for
Pitchers
Definition
Pitchers are containers used for holding and pouring liquids, especially for serving drinks like water, juice, or soda. Pitchers can be made of plastic, glass, or metal.
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Common collocations
- starting pitcher
- relief pitcher
- closing pitcher
- pitcher's mound
- pitcher's arm
- pitcher's duel
- pitcher's plate
Word family
noun pitcher
Usage note
The word 'pitcher' most commonly refers to a player in baseball or softball who throws the ball. It can also refer to a container for liquids, but this is less common in contemporary usage.
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Example sentences
- Mom filled the pitcher with iced tea for our picnic.
- The waiter brought a pitcher of water for the table.
- I accidentally dropped the glass pitcher on the kitchen floor and it shattered into pieces.
- Grandma's antique pitcher is made of crystal and is very delicate.
- The baseball player threw a perfect pitch to the catcher's mitt.
Quotes
“Success is about pitching the right ball at the right time.” - Frank Perdue
“A pitcher needs two pitches, one they're looking for and one to cross them up.” - Warren Spahn
“Every pitcher can win games, it's the defense that wins championships.” - Joe Torre