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Pitch: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitch

 

[ pɪtʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Sports
Context #1 | Noun

baseball

The act of throwing a baseball to a batter with the goal of getting a strike or an out. It involves the pitcher standing on the pitcher's mound and using a wind-up or a stretch to deliver the ball.

Synonyms

delivery, throw, toss

Examples of usage

  • The pitcher delivered a perfect pitch right down the middle.
  • With two strikes on the batter, the pitcher threw a curveball for the strikeout.
Context #2 | Noun

music

The perceived frequency of a sound or note. It is a fundamental element in music theory and is used to describe the highness or lowness of a tone.

Synonyms

frequency, note, tone

Examples of usage

  • Her voice had a beautiful pitch that resonated throughout the auditorium.
  • The pianist adjusted the pitch of the note to match the rest of the ensemble.
Context #3 | Verb

sales

To promote or advertise a product or service to a potential buyer. It involves persuading the customer to make a purchase or take a desired action.

Synonyms

advertise, promote, sell

Examples of usage

  • The sales team pitched the new product to the client with enthusiasm.
  • She pitched her idea for a marketing campaign to the executives.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tom

🇮🇳 स्वर

🇩🇪 Tonhöhe

🇮🇩 nada

🇺🇦 висота

🇵🇱 wysokość dźwięku

🇯🇵 ピッチ

🇫🇷 hauteur

🇪🇸 tono

🇹🇷 perde

🇰🇷 음정

🇸🇦 طبقة الصوت

🇨🇿 výška tónu

🇸🇰 výška tónu

🇨🇳 音高

🇸🇮 višina tona

🇮🇸 tónhæð

🇰🇿 дыбыс биіктігі

🇬🇪 ტონი

🇦🇿 səs hündürlüyü

🇲🇽 tono

Etymology

The word 'pitch' has a rich history, with its origins dating back to Old English and Proto-Germanic languages. In Old English, 'pic' referred to a point, spear, or something that is thrust. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of throwing or casting. In the context of baseball, 'pitch' specifically refers to the act of throwing a baseball. In music, 'pitch' denotes the frequency of a sound. The verb form of 'pitch' in sales originated from the idea of throwing something at someone, metaphorically speaking, to grab their attention and sell them a product or service.

See also: pitcher, pitchfork, pitching, pitchman.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,328, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.