Pitcher
(noun)
- A container, typically made of glass or ceramic and with a handle and a spout, for holding and pouring liquids.
- A baseball player who delivers the ball to the batter.
- A container for holding and pouring liquids, typically made of glass or ceramic and having a handle and a spout.
Origin:
Late middle english (denoting a container for holding liquids): from old french picher, probably of celtic origin.
Examples:
- He poured water from a pitcher.
- She put a pitcher of iced tea on the table.
- The pitcher was made of glass.
- He is a pitcher for the baseball team.
- She saw a pitcher of lemonade.