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
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Recent Examples of pitcher
In a place where, more than any other venue, a pitcher’s success is measured by limiting damage to keep his team in the game, Waldron accomplished that.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This is rather surprising because Abbott is a solid pitcher.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This, the Twins think, is a benefit both to López, who underwent Tommy John surgery this spring, and his teammates, who can learn from having the veteran pitcher around.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
While pitchers have that power, Marcello said the Marlins are already seeing fewer shakes since the start of the season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This is rather surprising because Abbott is a solid pitcher.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This, the Twins think, is a benefit both to López, who underwent Tommy John surgery this spring, and his teammates, who can learn from having the veteran pitcher around.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
While pitchers have that power, Marcello said the Marlins are already seeing fewer shakes since the start of the season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitcher
Noun
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As is expected now, water is served in a glass jug.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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We are put in charge of making our own way, through tapestries and tea sets, past ancient jug and contemporary sphinx, without heavy-handed authoritative direction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously.—
Ham El-Waylly,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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One of them then went to the soda machine and began filling the water cup with soda, at which point Patterson began yelling at both women.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For most of the past century, perfume bottles were treated as something secondary.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Sep. 2024
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“Pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitcher. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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