fever pitch

noun

1. a high degree of excitement, as of a gathering of people.

   The announcement of victory brought the crowd to fever pitch.

fever pitch

noun

1. a state of intense excitement

   things were at fever pitch with the election coming up

Word History and Origins

Origin of fever pitch¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Ahead of its release Friday, buzz for the album reached a fever pitch.

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Competition in China's car sector has reached a "fever pitch", said BYD in its statement.

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With just weeks to go before Oasis storms the Rose Bowl for two sold-out shows in September — its first Los Angeles concerts in 15 years— anticipation reached a fever pitch in Hollywood on Wednesday morning.

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This year, celebrations have reached fever pitch: in Madurai district, a fan has built a temple adorned with over 5,500 posters and photos, offering prayers to an idol of the star.

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Prince’s sparked hot chicken restaurants throughout the country, but it reached a fever pitch in Los Angeles with Howlin’ Ray’s.

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