B2noun 2K

Pitch

🇬🇧 UK /["/pɪtʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pɪtʃ/"]/

Meaning of Pitch

an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game

In simple words: A short presentation or speech to persuade someone.

Pitch in a sentence

• The salesman gave an excellent pitch that convinced us to buy the product.
• The project manager delivered a pitch to the investors.
• During the game, the pitcher threw the ball with a perfect pitch.
• The band played their new song at the concert pitch.
• The scientist explained the pitch of sound waves in his lecture.

How to use Pitch

Use 'pitch' in business and creative contexts when trying to sell an idea. Avoid slang or overly casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

pitch + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'pitch' as throwing an idea to someone like a baseball.

Related words

Collocations with Pitch

• all-weather
• grass
• synthetic
• invade
• run onto
• invasion
• off the pitch
• on a/​the pitch
• high
• low
• correct
• fall in
• rise in
• change
• have perfect pitch
• fever
• high
• reach
• rise to
• pitch of
• sales
• good
• strong
• deliver
• do
• give
• meeting
• pitch for
• pitch to
• wild
• deliver
• hit
• make

Synonyms for Pitch

• presentation
• proposal
• suggestion
• sales talk
• spiel

Opposites of Pitch

• catch
• receive

Common mistakes with Pitch

• Confused with 'punch' — don't mix up their meanings.
• Using 'pitch' without a clear object, like who you're pitching to.
• Using too many technical terms in a pitch, making it hard to understand.

Frequently asked questions about Pitch

What does Pitch mean?

A short presentation or speech to persuade someone.

What is the definition of Pitch?

an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game

How do you use Pitch in a sentence?

The salesman gave an excellent pitch that convinced us to buy the product.

Can you give another example of Pitch?

The project manager delivered a pitch to the investors.

What are synonyms for Pitch?

Common alternatives include presentation, proposal, suggestion, sales talk, spiel.

What is the opposite of Pitch?

Opposite meanings include catch, receive.

What words go with Pitch?

It commonly pairs with all-weather, grass, synthetic, invade, run onto, invasion, off the pitch, on a/​the pitch, high, low, correct, fall in, rise in, change, have perfect pitch, fever, high, reach, rise to, pitch of, sales, good, strong, deliver, do, give, meeting, pitch for, pitch to, wild, deliver, hit, make.

What are common mistakes when using Pitch?

Confused with 'punch' — don't mix up their meanings. Using 'pitch' without a clear object, like who you're pitching to. Using too many technical terms in a pitch, making it hard to understand.

How do you pronounce Pitch?

US: /["/pɪtʃ/"]/, UK: /["/pɪtʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pitch?

Use 'pitch' in business and creative contexts when trying to sell an idea. Avoid slang or overly casual contexts.

What CEFR level is Pitch?

"Pitch" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.