pitcher

The word “pitcher” means a large container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids. In plain terms, either a jug for pouring drinks, or the ball-throwing player in baseball.

“Pitcher” is pronounced PIHCH-uh (/ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “pitcher” used in a sentence: “She filled the pitcher with iced tea for the picnic.”

“Pitcher” is a noun.

“Pitcher” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Pitcher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids.

A pitcher and a jug both describe containers with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, and the terms are largely interchangeable, though "pitcher" is more common in American English and "jug" in British English. Size and material can vary widely for both.

In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws the ball toward home plate for the batter to try to hit. Pitching is considered one of the most specialized and strategically important positions on the team.

The two senses come from different underlying ideas: the container sense relates to holding and pouring liquid, while the baseball sense comes from the verb "to pitch," meaning to throw. Context, such as talk of drinks versus a game, makes clear which meaning is intended.