5 letter words starting with PIT

Parts of Speech

Pithy is an adjective.

Definitions

• brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; concise and to the point
• containing much pith; resembling or consisting of pith

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpɪθi/
• UK: /ˈpɪθi/

Origin and Usage

The word "pithy" originated in the late 16th century, from the noun "pith" meaning "the spongy substance in the stems and branches of many plants, consisting of cells filled with watery sap". The adjective "pithy" originally meant "full of pith", but today it is commonly used to describe concise and meaningful expression in speech or writing.

Synonyms

• concise
• terse
• laconic
• succinct
• brief
• to the point
• sententious

Related Words

• petty
• pitch
• typic
• hippy
• thrip

Example Sentences

• The CEOs pithy speech inspired the entire company to work harder.
• The authors pithy writing style made the book a quick and enjoyable read.
• Her pithy response to the question silenced the room.

Parts of Speech

Pitch can function as a noun or a verb.

Definitions

• Noun: a sticky, black, or dark brown substance that is obtained from coal tar, wood, petroleum, or peat, or by distilling bones, and is used for covering roads, roofs, and other surfaces.
• Verb: throw or toss (something), typically a ball or other projectile, with a quick motion.

Pronunciations

• US: /pɪtʃ/
• UK: /pɪtʃ/

Origin and Usage

The noun form of "pitch" originated in the late Middle English period, and the verb form of "pitch" originated in the late 16th century. The noun form of "pitch" is often used to describe a sticky, black, or dark brown substance that is obtained from various sources, while the verb form of "pitch" is often used to describe the act of throwing or tossing something with a quick motion.

Synonyms

• Noun: tar, bitumen, resin, asphalt, gum
• Verb: throw, toss, hurl, fling, lob

Related Words

• patch
• witch
• match
• watch
• beach

Example Sentences

• The roof was covered in pitch to protect it from the rain.
• He pitched the ball to the batter.