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

From sophomore setter Sophee Peterson’s command of the offense, Kylie Kleckner and Ashlyn Seay’s powerful attacks and head coach Brianne Groth’s ability to inspire, direct and galvanize the team -- the Bobcats were a dominant force for the history books. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025

Watt is definitely the pace setter on the defense and one of the most important members of the Steelers team. —James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025

Senior setter Aaron Wood went to his middles often against the Wolves (37-7), resulting in junior Derek Jacobo finishing second on the team with 10 kills while adding four stuff blocks. —Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025

Jake is one of those tone setters who just plays the right way. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 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