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

Stylish jet setters can also buy a custom Jacquemus for the Ocean Club pool towel. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 June 2024

Setting those players up were Harry Xi, setter Andy Xu and standout senior Keaton Hendry. —Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024

The ’83 team featured five All-Metro players in setter Suzanne Meyer and hitters Kate Jensen, Denise Hemler, Engrid Boston and Pam Mullinix. —Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024

Six months later, many of these goal setters were still going strong. —Tara Parker-Pope, Washington Post, 20 June 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