the quantity contained in a pitcher
"The pitcher held exactly two liters of fresh lemonade."
(botany) a leaf that that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer
"The carnivorous plant features a distinctive pitcher-shaped leaf designed to trap insects."
One who pitches anything, as hay, quoits, a ball, etc.
"The old folk song spells 'picture' as 'pitcher'."
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.
Pronunciation spelling of picture, representing dialectal English.
In plain English: A pitcher is either a container with a spout used for pouring liquids or a baseball player who throws the ball to start each play.
"The pitcher filled our glasses with cold lemonade before we stepped outside."
Usage: Use "pitcher" to refer specifically to the vessel used for pouring liquids like water or lemonade at home and in restaurants. Do not confuse this container with other drinkware such as mugs or glasses that lack a spout and handle designed for controlled pouring.
A surname.
"My neighbor Mr. Pitcher waved at me as he walked his dog."
The word pitcher is formed by adding the suffix "-er" to pitch, indicating a person or thing associated with that action. It originally referred to someone who throws pitches in baseball before coming to mean a container for holding liquids.