pitcher

Meanings

• noun

  A large open container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and serving liquids.

  - "He carried a pitcher of water to the thirsty travelers."
  - "The flower arranger filled a pitcher with water for the roses."

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Synonyms

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pitcher
mitre , miter , niter , hiter , biter

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Variants

List of all variants of pitcher that leads to same result
pitcher , pitcherful , pitcherfuls , pitchers , pitchersful , pitcher plant , pitcher plants , relief pitcher , relief pitchers , starting pitcher

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Etymology

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Old English pitge, from pitte 'container for holding liquids'.

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Trivia

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1. A pitcher of water was once a common gift for newlyweds in the United States.

2. The term 'pitcher plant' refers to a carnivorous plant that traps insects in a pool of digestive fluid in its leaves.

3. In baseball, a pitcher is a player who throws the ball to the batter.

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Related Concepts

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1. jug: A large open container with a handle and a spout, similar to a pitcher.

2. goblet: A deep, stemmed glass with a wide bowl, used for drinking from.

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Culture

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In literature, the pitcher is often used as a symbol of abundance and generosity. In art, it is a common motif in still life paintings. In music, the term 'pitcher' can refer to a brass instrument used in jazz and blues music.

How to Memorize "pitcher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, round container with a handle and a spout. Imagine carrying it filled with water or a drink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pitcher' with the image of a baseball pitcher or a pitcher of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pitcher' stands for 'Pouring In Containers To Hold And Serve Easy Refreshments'.

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