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

And our front line is dependent on the setter making the right decision and executing the play. —Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025

For policymakers and regulators, the coalition suggested establishing policy platforms that bring together various players—like governments, industry actors, standards setters and civil society—to co-develop fair and credible LCA frameworks while ensuring alignment, not fragmentation. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025

The senior setter had 110 set assists with only five ball-handling errors as Logan went 5-1 with wins over Newark Memorial, Irvington, Oak Ridge, Branson and Monte Vista. —Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025

Toews made a storied career out of being the indispensable Blackhawk — the tone setter, the captain whose performance came to define his team. —Murat Ates, New York Times, 10 Oct. 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