Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for pitcher. Search instead for pityer.
Definitions

pitcher

[pich-er] / ˈpɪtʃ ər /
NOUN
jug
Synonyms
STRONG
amphora bottle canteen carafe container crock cruet decanter ewer flagon flask jar vase vessel
NOUN
baseball pitcher
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ace baseball player reliever
STRONG
closer hurler
WEAK
knuckleballer middle reliever

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But he has begun the season with his most preposterous goal yet: MLB’s best hitter also wants to be recognized as MLB’s best pitcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

He has entered 2026 with perhaps his most preposterous goal yet: MLB’s best hitter also wants to be recognized as MLB’s best pitcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Shohei Ohtani has set a goal for the 2026 season to be recognized as MLB’s best pitcher and win a Cy Young award.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As games progressed, Lopes typically batted after the pitcher, who was at the bottom of the order.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

And the whole time I’m going through my routine, I’m smiling at the Thunder’s pitcher.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

Vocabulary lists containing pitcher

Spelling Practice 1, Unit 5

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!