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

Sol de Janeiro Jet Body Care Set True to its name the No.1 best-selling Sol de Janeiro beauty product set is the perfect gift for any jet setter. —Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024

The Panthers lost last year and in 2021 against Nebraska in the semifinals and against Louisville in 2022. AVCA Player-of-the-Year candidates Olivia Babcock, an opposite hitter, setter Rachel Fairbanks and outside hitter Torrey Stafford lead Pitt. —Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024

Neither has been connecting with Berry, a four-year starter at setter. —Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024

Mark Makela/Getty Images How the tradition started Dog shows have their roots in mid-19th century England, and made their way to the U.S. shortly after the Civil War: The American Kennel Club (AKC) says 21 pointers and setters participated in the country's first dog show in Chicago in 1874. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 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