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

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

Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026

His enthusiasm, his energeticness, his go-getter mentality. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 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