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

Kim was the top vote getter in a crowded field the June primary, securing more than 27% of ballots cast. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

But the champion attention-getter is a condo building by MVRDV in the shape of a head. — Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

California's gubernatorial race began with a crowded field of candidates and no apparent front-runner, with Becerra and Hilton ultimately emerging from the June primary as the top-two vote-getters. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Alas, Schlittler was not a top-three vote-getter for the trophy. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 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