pitchers
word · lemma: pitcher
Definition
The plural of pitcher: large containers with handles and spouts for pouring liquids, or players in baseball who throw the ball to the batter.
Usage & Nuances
'Pitchers' can refer to both containers ('water pitchers') and sports players ('baseball pitchers'). Context is important to know the meaning. The kitchen meaning is universal; the baseball term is only used in the context of the sport.
Example Sentences
There are two pitchers of water on the table.
basic
All the pitchers practiced before the baseball game.
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We need two more pitchers for the lemonade.
basic
The restaurant always serves iced tea in huge pitchers.
natural
Both teams changed their pitchers in the seventh inning.
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Could you grab a couple of pitchers from the kitchen for the party?
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