Definitions

1. noun

a valley in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, USA, where James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush

“The Sutter Valley was the site of a pivotal event in American history.”

2. noun

a surname of German origin, particularly associated with the Swiss-born American James W. Marshall

“John Sutter was a successful businessman in the 19th century.”

3. verb

to make a sudden or violent noise, especially with the tongue or lips

“The singer’s ability to sutter the words added a unique touch to the performance.”