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pitch·er1 / ˈpichər/ • n. a large container, typically earthenware, glass, or plastic, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids. ∎  the contents of such a container: a pitcher of water. ∎  the modified leaf of a pitcher plant.DERIVATIVES: pitch·er·ful / -ˌfoŏl/ n. (pl. -fuls) .pitch·er2 • n. Baseball the player who delivers the ball to the batter.