Pitcher
/ˈpɪtʃ.ər/noun
A container with a handle and a spout used for pouring liquids.
Did you know?The word ultimately traces back to late Latin and Old French terms for a pointed or spouted jug, showing how everyday kitchen words can preserve the shape of ancient vessels.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
LLat
picarium
“a vessel or jar, likely related to pitch-coated containers”
Old French
OF
pichier
“a jug or pitcher”
Middle English
ME
picher
“a jug or ewer for liquids”
Early Modern English
English
pitcher
“a container for pouring liquids”
Modern English
English
pitcher
“a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids”