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

If Lee’s ability transfers seamlessly from the KBO to the MLB, the Giants will have themselves a pesky table setter who can run the bases and is an above-average flyball chaser in a ballpark that demands it. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024

Haley Ko, Reservoir, senior, setter: A three-year varsity player, Ko set up the offense with 398 assists, including her 1,000th career assist, also strong at the service line with a team-leading 72 aces. —Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024

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

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