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

This gubernatorial contest is being conducted under a system in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will advance to a November runoff. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

Hill, coincidentally a Duke product like Flagg and Knueppel, was that season’s leading All-Star game vote-getter among all players, not just rookies. —Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026

Hoyer added a solid starter in Edward Cabrera and four new out-getters for the pen, while Bregman essentially replaced Tucker as a big bat near the top of the order. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

The two Republicans could be the top two vote-getters because the Democrats have arranged themselves into a circular firing squad. —Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 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
• petar
• petter
• rhetor
• setter
• sweater
• tetter