setter

noun

set·​ter ˈse-tər How to pronounce setter (audio)
1
: one that sets
2
: a large bird dog (such as an Irish setter) of a type trained to point on finding game

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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 See All Example Sentences for setter

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of setter was in the 15th century

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“Setter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setter. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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setter

noun
set·​ter ˈset-ər How to pronounce setter (audio)
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

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