Pitch Definition & Meaning
pitch
- noun
- the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
- (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
- a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk); "he was employed to see that his paper's news pitches were not trespassed upon by rival vendors"
- promotion by means of an argument and demonstration
- degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch"
- any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
- a high approach shot in golf
- an all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump
- abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); "the pitching and tossing was quite exciting"
- the action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor"
- verb
- throw or toss with a light motion; "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper"
- move abruptly; "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"
- fall or plunge forward; "She pitched over the railing of the balcony"
- set to a certain pitch; "He pitched his voice very low"
- sell or offer for sale from place to place
- be at an angle; "The terrain sloped down"
- heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"
- erect and fasten; "pitch a tent"
- throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; "The pitcher delivered the ball"
- hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin
- lead (a card) and establish the trump suit
- set the level or character of; "She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience"
"Pitch" in song lyrics
See how pitch is used in real songs:
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"While Bush is at the game throwin' out the openin' pitch"
7L & Esoteric — Loud and Clear -
"What Knievel-evil seeps in a Christian leader's pitch"
Aesop Rock — Holy Smokes -
"I walk past her faster than a Pedro pitch"
Akrobatik — Hypocrite
Words that rhyme with pitch
Usage tips for "pitch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pitch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pitch to find words that pair well.