getter

American  

[get-er] / ˈgɛt ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that gets.

2. any substance introduced into a partial vacuum, as the interior of a vacuum tube or an incandescent lamp, to combine chemically with the residual gas in order to increase the vacuum.

3. Chiefly Canadian. poisoned bait used to exterminate wolves, gophers, and other pests from farm areas.

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getter British  

/ ˈɡɛtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that gets

2. a substance, usually a metal such as titanium, evaporated onto the walls of a vacuum tube, vessel, etc, to adsorb the residual gas and lower the pressure

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verb

1. (tr) to remove (a gas) by the action of a getter

Etymology

Origin of getter

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at get, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The warehouse full of pandemic supplies and equipment may never be of benefit to the residents of the town or people elsewhere, which isn't a vote getter.

From Scientific American • Oct. 21, 2023

The top vote getter will be announced at the conclusion of Phase II voting next Thursday.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023

A year ago deSouza was the company's top vote getter with 130,098,117 votes cast for him.

From Reuters • May 30, 2023

She had always considered herself a go getter, especially in a world where female factory bosses are rare.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2022

In fact, a good reason is usually a better order getter than a good premium.

From Business Correspondence by Anonymous