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n. - The quantity contained in a container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle.

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Usage examples (35)
  • Old Woman poured a pitcherful of warm water over her head.
  • There was a bowlful of sugar cubes, a pitcherful of cream, a plate of half-moon
  • They sold one glass for five cents, then Carol, who was always awkward, upset the whole pitcherful.
  • The refreshment unit menu listed grapefruit mar-garitas, so I called up a pitcherful and filled tall glasses for both of us.
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