Definition

A person who sells products or promotes services, often in a lively or persuasive manner, typically in public places or through advertisements.

Example

The pitchman demonstrated the new kitchen gadget on television, showing how it worked.

Conversation

Did you see that pitchman at the fair last night?

Yeah, he was really good at grabbing everyone's attention!

I wonder how they become such great pitchmen so quickly.

It must take a lot of practice and confidence to sell like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pitchman → The word is formed from "pitch" (from Old English *piccian*, meaning to throw or to present) and "man" (meaning a person). A pitchman is a person who presents or promotes a product, often in a persuasive manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'throwing' or 'presenting' something to you — that's what a pitchman does, they present products to persuade you.

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