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

As one of eight team captains, Byard understands his responsibility as a tone setter and has handled that role gracefully, calling for a narrow focus from the defense. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024

Orange Lutheran brings back sophomore setter Marley Robinson and Santa Margarita has made an early statement by beating Los Alamitos and pushing Huntington Beach to five sets. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024

Trailed by her assistant, Hampton was tasked with finding outfits for two clients, Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum and University of Connecticut jet setter Paige Bueckers, the latter of whom is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. —Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 8 Oct. 2024

Leading the way are rising sophomore setter Lucky Fasavalu, junior hitter Madeleine Zaragoza and senior co-captains Brandi Boston and Lauren Lynch. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 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