: a man who makes a sales pitch: such as
a
: one who sells merchandise on the streets or from a concession
b
: one who does radio or TV commercials
Examples of pitchman in a Sentence
a former star athlete who now works as a pitchman on TV
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The beloved pitchman died in his sleep at just 50 years old.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 June 2025
In addition to being the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon is a prolific pitchman, starring in ads for State Farm, Pepsi and Capital One, among others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
His next act is to star as the pitchman for the dry vermouth brand Martini, following in the footsteps of another Hollywood star, George Clooney.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The actor became so known for his various roles as TV doctors that he was tapped as the official pitchman for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup during the mid '80s.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 11 June 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 June 2025
In addition to being the host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon is a prolific pitchman, starring in ads for State Farm, Pepsi and Capital One, among others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
His next act is to star as the pitchman for the dry vermouth brand Martini, following in the footsteps of another Hollywood star, George Clooney.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The actor became so known for his various roles as TV doctors that he was tapped as the official pitchman for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup during the mid '80s.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pitchman
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“Pitchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitchman. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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