Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pitch invasion

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.02 in modern English

Syllables: pitch in-va-sion
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An occurrence where spectators at a sports match rush onto the field, usually in celebration, less often in protest.

Example Sentences

"The final whistle prompted a pitch invasion - although there appeared to be an unwanted incident when a supporter seemed to punch Stevenage's Scott Laird, who subsequently fell to the ground."

Inflected Forms

pitch invasions (plural)

Phrases

rush the field

Frequently Paired Words

rush the field

Questions

What does pitch invasion mean?: An occurrence where spectators at a sports match rush onto the field, usually in celebration, less often in protest.

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