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

This 10-in-1 multi-tool will quickly become a go-to option for any number of jobs around the house, making use of the nail setter to hang pictures, the flathead screwdriver to drive or remove screws, and the caulk cleaner to tidy up caulk lines. —Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 June 2026

The table-setter who extends innings and puts pressure on the defense. —Miami Herald, 9 June 2026

Senior outside hitter Connor Desiron added 10 kills, senior outside hitter Lukas Slesers had eight and Knight had seven, and junior setter Andrew Hodge had 33 assists. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

Dusty Dvorak—The greatest setter in USC volleyball history. —Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

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
• petter
• rhetor
• sweater
• tetter
• vetter

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