Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation
Jamil Zainasheff, Chris White
Defines this definition.
In all the articles I've found written by Jamil where he uses the word he spells it "fermenter." So he isn't consistent about it.
EDIT:
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/attachments/0000/1235/MAzym07_YeastStarter.pdf
“After 60 minute boil, strain into fermenter…”
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/attachments/0000/1249/MJzym06_LateHops.pdf
“…cool and transfer to the fermenter as quickly as possible.”
http://www.mrmalty.com/pitching.php
“…huge pile of yeast in the fermenter at the end.”
http://www.mrmalty.com/chiller.php
“Reduced cold break in the fermenter” & “…rack clear wort to the fermenter and leave…” & “…sending all that cold break into the fermenter and you're going…” & “…you can leave it behind when you transfer to your fermenter.”