pitchman

[ pich-muhn ]

/ ˈpɪtʃ mən /

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noun, plural pitch·men.

an itinerant vendor of small wares that are usually carried in a case with collapsible legs, allowing it to be set up or removed quickly.

any high-pressure salesperson, as one at a concession at a fair or carnival.

a person who delivers a message on radio or television, as for a product, cause, etc.

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Origin of pitchman

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; pitch¹ + -man

Words nearby pitchman

pitching tool, pitching wedge, pitch into, Pitch Lake, pitch line, pitchman, pitchometer, pitch on, pitchout, pitch pine, pitch pipe

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How to use pitchman in a sentence

That being said, most of the brands seeking boomer influencers are in “unfun” categories like healthcare issues looking for pitchmen to tout products to help with health issues that come with getting older.
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However, to quote a famous pitchman, “But wait, there’s more!”
The need for true equity in equity compensation|Walter Thompson|October 16, 2020|TechCrunch
Bibi Netanyahu talked to the World Economic Forum this afternoon like a pitchman on a road show.
Netanyahu: Israel’s What’s Right With the Middle East|Christopher Dickey|January 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Holcomb is a leading pitchman, and is always on the lookout for talent in unexpected places.
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At the end of the film, Lane shows Ehrlichman as an ice-cream pitchman, wise-cracking that he knows all about meltdowns.
The Nixon Home Movies: Glimpses of Tragedy in ‘Our Nixon’|Eleanor Clift|August 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Jay Carney, the reporter-turned presidential pitchman, also earned the top salary as White House press secretary.
White House Pay Day|John Solomon|July 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Robert Gibbs clashed with reporters, ticked off liberals, and served as top TV pitchman for Obama.
Robert Gibbs Resigns: Behind the White House Press Secretary's Exit|Howard Kurtz|January 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Then only Pitchman killed halibut; Raven could not kill any.
Myths and Legends of British North America|Katharine Berry Judson
Pitchman wanted to go home before the sun rose because he was afraid of being melted.
Myths and Legends of British North America|Katharine Berry Judson
Pitchman began to say “A-a-a-a-a,” rather weakly, because he was getting warm.
Myths and Legends of British North America|Katharine Berry Judson
The pitchman smiled with flawless teeth and the women smiled back at him.
The Glory of Ippling|Helen M. Urban
Boswellister slipped away while the pitchman started to collect a new crowd.
The Glory of Ippling|Helen M. Urban

British Dictionary definitions for pitchman

pitchman

/ (ˈpɪtʃmən) /

noun plural -men US and Canadian

an itinerant pedlar of small merchandise who operates from a stand at a fair, etc

any high-pressure salesman or advertiser

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