getter

noun

get·​ter ˈge-tər 

1

: one that gets

2

: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas

Examples of getter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the 76ers desperately need James’ playmaking on a roster that right now features a bunch of bucket-getters. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The top vote-getters in each league were Ernie Clement, second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Shohei Ohtani, DH and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026

Previously the top two fan vote-getters would serve as captains and select the squads. — Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Districtwide, however, Vang and Matsui finished as the top two vote-getters and will face each other in November. — Corey Schmidt july 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getter

• go-getter

Rhymes for getter

• better
• bettor
• debtor
• fetter
• letter
• netter
• petter
• rhetor
• setter
• sweater
• tetter
• vetter