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Definition of water pitcher in US English:

water pitcher

noun

  • A jug or vessel (typically of earthenware) for holding water.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Elyot (c1490–1546), humanist and diplomat. From water + pitcher.

Pronunciation

water pitcher

/ˈwɔːtə ˌpɪtʃə/