Meaning & Definition of word "Fetch"

Fetch

/fɛtʃ/

verb:

  • 1. To go for and then bring back.
    • Example: I will fetch the ball from the yard.
  • 2. To obtain or retrieve something.
    • Example: Can you fetch my glasses from the other room?
  • 3. To attract or draw (as in to fetch a price).
    • Example: The painting was expected to fetch a high price at the auction.

Etymology

Middle English 'fecche', from Old English 'fēccan', meaning to bring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fetch up:

To end up somewhere unexpectedly.

fetch and carry:

To do menial tasks or errands for someone else.

fetch back:

To bring back something.

Related Words

retrieval:

The act of getting something back.

collection:

The act of gathering things together.

bring:

To take or go with something to a person or place.

Slang Meanings of fetch

Meaning: Cool or impressive.

Example Sentence: That outfit is so fetch!

Meaning: To be popular or trendy.

Example Sentence: Everyone thinks that new cafe is fetch.