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August 25, 2020 Word of the Day

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ noun
pitcher
/ˈpɪtʃɚ/
noun

plural pitchers

A pitcher of juice
A pitcher of juice
Definition of PITCHER

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1 US : a container with a lip and handle that is used for holding and pouring out liquids

  • a pitcher filled with beer

— called also (British) jug

2 US : the amount held by a pitcher

  • We drank a pitcher of water.

3 British : JUG

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