setter

noun

set·​ter ˈse-tər 

1

: one that sets

2

: a large bird dog (such as an Irish setter) of a type trained to point on finding game

Examples of setter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Mallory, a setter, is headed to UCLA while Molly, a defensive specialist, will be going to Louisiana State. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024

Here are eight current and former Canes to watch for, plus a list of other South Florida Olympians: Ariana Rodriguez, women’s volleyball, Dominican Republic Incoming sophomore Ariana Rodriguez, a New York native, will be competing for the Dominican Republic women’s volleyball team as a setter. —Isabella Popadiuk, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024

Veteran Kyle Van Noy is back following a career-high nine sacks in just 14 games last year after signing with the Ravens early in the season, but gone is Clowney, who not only had 9 1/2 sacks a year ago but was a valuable edge setter against the run, something that is not Van Noy’s forte. —Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing setter

• English setter
• Gordon setter
• Irish setter
• tone-setter
• trend-setter

Kids Definition

setter

noun

set·​ter ˈset-ər 

1

: someone or something that sets

2

: a large long-coated dog (as an Irish setter) used in hunting birds that is trained to point on finding game