fetched; fetching; fetches
1
2
3
a
: to give (a blow) by striking : deal
fetch him a clip on the chin
b
chiefly dialectal
: bring about, accomplish
4
a
: to reach by sailing especially against the wind or tide
fetch the harbor before the storm breaks
b
: to arrive at : reach
fetched home after a long ride
1
: to get and bring something
specifically
: to retrieve killed game
2
: to take a roundabout way : circle
3
a
: to hold a course on a body of water
fetch to windward
b
: veer
fetcher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of fetch in a Sentence
Verb
If you throw the ball the dog will fetch it.
Hunting dogs are trained to fetch.
This table should fetch quite a bit at auction.
The house fetched more than we expected.
Noun (1)
his latest fetch to win back his girlfriend smacks of desperation
Noun (2)
with its standard assortment of chain stores and central food court, the new mall is pretty much the fetch of 1,000 other malls
Recent Examples on the Web
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
Westminster’s Canine Celebration Day As part of Westminster’s Canine Celebration Day and timed to the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the reigning 2023 Best in Show Champion Buddy Holly fetched the first pitch — thrown by Busta Rhymes — at the New York Mets home game on Saturday.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Over 400 different wineries produce varietals from chardonnay to cabernet, which can be sampled in fetching estates nestled among the stunning vineyards.
—Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The iconic hot dog brand could fetch as much as $5 billion.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Although no estimate has been given, this period model can fetch in the neighborhood of $200,000 for a concours-quality example.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The roof's fetching finial, shapely wood shingles, and broad steeple shape demand attention, as does the interplay of solid and lattice walls forming its base.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
Ally Bank, an online bank with competitive rates on savings accounts, is largely an auto lender, Frankel said, with loans that fetch double-digit interest.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
When her husband fetched her laptop, Renee logged into Docs and tried sharing the documents again.
—Madeline Ashby, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024
See a fetch in the shadows, one such superstition said, and your life will last only as long as flames in your fireplace.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Some of his favorite things to do include napping, cuddling, sunbathing and playing fetch.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
That said, there's an annoying overreliance on fetch quests.
—Chris Stobing, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
From endless rounds of fetch to tail-wagging meetups, your furry friends can play to their heart’s content.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
The longer the fetch, the more time there is to suck up warm water along the way.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
Some owners described their pets as losing interest in fetch altogether as the animals aged.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 14 Dec. 2023
Profile: Baron is a canine athlete, who likes all kinds of recreation, including fetch, tug-o-war, and running in open spaces.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Verb
Among the 177 lots on offer by Bonhams are even more magnificent pieces from the brand: A 25.5-carat sapphire and diamond ring from 1968 is expected to fetch $250,000 to $350,000, and a crossover diamond bracelet from 1963 has been given an estimate of $180,000 to $280,000.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
Westminster’s Canine Celebration Day As part of Westminster’s Canine Celebration Day and timed to the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the reigning 2023 Best in Show Champion Buddy Holly fetched the first pitch — thrown by Busta Rhymes — at the New York Mets home game on Saturday.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Over 400 different wineries produce varietals from chardonnay to cabernet, which can be sampled in fetching estates nestled among the stunning vineyards.
—Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The iconic hot dog brand could fetch as much as $5 billion.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Although no estimate has been given, this period model can fetch in the neighborhood of $200,000 for a concours-quality example.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The roof's fetching finial, shapely wood shingles, and broad steeple shape demand attention, as does the interplay of solid and lattice walls forming its base.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
Ally Bank, an online bank with competitive rates on savings accounts, is largely an auto lender, Frankel said, with loans that fetch double-digit interest.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
When her husband fetched her laptop, Renee logged into Docs and tried sharing the documents again.
—Madeline Ashby, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Noun
Several owners had taken their dogs off leash in the grassy field to play fetch.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024
See a fetch in the shadows, one such superstition said, and your life will last only as long as flames in your fireplace.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Some of his favorite things to do include napping, cuddling, sunbathing and playing fetch.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
That said, there's an annoying overreliance on fetch quests.
—Chris Stobing, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
From endless rounds of fetch to tail-wagging meetups, your furry friends can play to their heart’s content.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
The longer the fetch, the more time there is to suck up warm water along the way.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
Some owners described their pets as losing interest in fetch altogether as the animals aged.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 14 Dec. 2023
Profile: Baron is a canine athlete, who likes all kinds of recreation, including fetch, tug-o-war, and running in open spaces.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
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