go-getter

noun

go-get·​ter ˈgō-ˈge-tər 

-ˌge-

: an aggressively enterprising person

go-getting

ˈgō-ˌge-tiŋ 

adjective or noun

Synonyms of go-getter

• powerhouse

Examples of go-getter in a Sentence

a go-getter with his sights set on the presidency

Recent Examples on the Web

Walker McKnight was a leader, entertainer and true go-getter. — Candace McKnight, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

The go-getter woman needs a better alibi, or else to quit telling stories. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Its three young cofounders, Anirudh Sharma, Rahul Rawat and Tanveer Ahmed, are all alums of the 30 Under 30 Asia list (class of 2025), which highlights young go-getters. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for go-getter

• abettor
• newsletter
• typesetter
• better
• bettor
• debtor
• fetter
• getter
• letter
• netter
• petter
• rhetor

Kids Definition

go-getter

noun

go-get·​ter

ˈgō-ˌget-ər

: an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired

go-getting

-ˌget-iŋ

adjective or noun