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pitchman

[ pich-muhn ]

noun

, plural pitch·men.
  1. 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.
  2. any high-pressure salesperson, as one at a concession at a fair or carnival.
  3. a person who delivers a message on radio or television, as for a product, cause, etc.


pitchman

/ ˈpɪtʃmən /

noun

  1. an itinerant pedlar of small merchandise who operates from a stand at a fair, etc
  2. any high-pressure salesman or advertiser


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pitchman1

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; pitch 1 + -man

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Example Sentences

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!”

Bibi Netanyahu talked to the World Economic Forum this afternoon like a pitchman on a road show.

Holcomb is a leading pitchman, and is always on the lookout for talent in unexpected places.

At the end of the film, Lane shows Ehrlichman as an ice-cream pitchman, wise-cracking that he knows all about meltdowns.

Jay Carney, the reporter-turned presidential pitchman, also earned the top salary as White House press secretary.

Robert Gibbs clashed with reporters, ticked off liberals, and served as top TV pitchman for Obama.

Then only Pitchman killed halibut; Raven could not kill any.

Pitchman wanted to go home before the sun rose because he was afraid of being melted.

Pitchman began to say “A-a-a-a-a,” rather weakly, because he was getting warm.

The pitchman smiled with flawless teeth and the women smiled back at him.

Boswellister slipped away while the pitchman started to collect a new crowd.

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