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

In fact, the scene was intended to be a sort of tone setter for the series as a whole. —Samantha Allen, Them., 27 Mar. 2025

More on Bailey’s and Morrison Smith Jewelers Morrison Smith had four master craftsmen and staff with positions including goldsmith, stone setters, engravers and watchmakers. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025

The Lancers also had solid wins over La Costa Canyon (8-10) and Valencia West Ranch in addition to pushing Carlsbad but losing, 22-25, 25-17, 16-14. Granite Hills (10-8), which moved Lathan Fry from outside hitter to setter, finished tied for ninth. —Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025

The team includes Olympic medalists, national champions, and world record setters in distances from 800 meters to 5,000 meters. —Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 18 Mar. 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

Rhymes for setter

• better
• bettor
• debtor
• fetter
• getter
• letter
• netter
• petar
• petter
• rhetor
• sweater
• tetter

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