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

Cat mistakenly left on a plane This cat named Mittens became an accidental jet setter when her cage was overlooked multiple times in a plane cargo hold! —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025

Without those pillars of support, Hezbollah’s ability to influence Lebanese politics has diminished, even as the group and its allies try to present themselves as the country’s agenda setters. —Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025

Yet many of his executive orders will essentially be statements of intent — stage setters for struggles to come. —Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025

Bouknight was a smaller crew than Seal Team Six, with just three setters and Hotz as the lone closer. —Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025

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