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

Senior setter Rafa Melo had 36 assists for Horizon. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026

The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces. —Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026

This year’s class of edge rushers and edge setters lacks the elite prospects the college ranks delivered in past years. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026

The Avs have been the standard-setter for the NHL this entire season. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 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
• 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