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

Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden were the top vote-getters in the state on their roads to the presidency. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Lacy and Waxse were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary election. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

Two Democrats are facing off for the first time in the general election for insurance commissioner due to the open primary system instituted in 2011, in which the two top vote-getters advance regardless of party affiliation. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, a candidate in each race has to be the top vote-getter with more than 50% of the total votes to win. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 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