1. a person who obtains or acquires something
Usage: informal
2. a substance used to remove unwanted gases or impurities
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• She’s always been a real go-getter in business.
• He’s a getter of rare books and manuscripts.
• The getter in the vacuum tube removes residual gases.
• Titanium acts as a getter for oxygen in steel production.
• The ambitious getter worked hard to achieve her goals.
• Scientists use getters to maintain ultra-high vacuum conditions.