Pitchman: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitchman

 

[ หˆpษชtสƒmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

advertising

A pitchman is a person who promotes a product or service through persuasive speech or presentation.

Synonyms

promoter, salesperson, spokesperson

Examples of usage

  • The pitchman on the infomercial convinced me to buy the new kitchen gadget.
  • The pitchman at the car dealership was very charismatic.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

In show business, a pitchman is a person who presents or sells tickets for a performance.

Synonyms

barker, hawker, promoter

Examples of usage

  • The pitchman outside the theater was drawing a large crowd.
  • The carnival pitchman lured people in with promises of excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitchman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vendedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkรคufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzedawca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒผใƒซใ‚นใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vendeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vendedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ๋งค์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodejce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predajca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจ้”€ๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodajalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถlumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vendedor

Word origin

The term 'pitchman' originated in the late 19th century in the United States. It comes from the idea of someone making a sales pitch or presentation to attract customers. Pitchmen were commonly used in various industries to promote products and services, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere for potential buyers. Over time, the term expanded to include those who promote entertainment events and attractions, adding a sense of showmanship to their sales tactics.

See also: pitch, pitcher, pitchfork, pitching.