Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web

pitchman

 - 2 dictionary results

pitch⋅man

[pich-muhn]
–noun, plural -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.

Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; pitch 1 + -man
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To pitchman
pitch·man   (pĭch'mən)   
n.  
  1. A hawker of small wares, as on the streets or at a carnival.

  2. One who makes aggressive selling or promotional efforts.

  3. One who delivers commercials on radio or television.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see pitchman on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us: