Pitcher (container)
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In American English, a pitcher is a container with a spout used for storing and pouring liquids. In English-speaking countries outside North America, a jug is any container with a handle and a mouth and spout for liquid – American "pitchers" will be called jugs elsewhere. [citation needed] Generally a pitcher also has a handle, which makes pouring easier.
Ewer is an older word for a pitcher or jug of any type, though tending to be used for a vase-shaped pitcher, often decorated, with a base and a flaring spout. The word is now unusual in informal English describing ordinary domestic vessels.[1] A notable ewer is the America's Cup, which is awarded to the winning team of the America's Cup sailing regatta match.[2]
In modern British English, the only use of "pitcher" is when beer is sold by the pitcher in bars and restaurants, following the American style.[citation needed]