set point

noun

1

: a situation (as in tennis) in which one player will win the set by winning the next point

also : the point won

2

: the level or point at which a variable physiological state (such as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize

Examples of set point in a Sentence

He won with an ace on his second set point.

He won with an ace on set point.

Recent Examples on the Web

Later in the set, an ace by Jolene Lee gave the Tigers set point and then the Chargers misplayed a ball into the net trailing 14-13, ending their shot at the CIF title. — David Delgado, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Herrin tied it, then Olivia Greenwood’s kill on the right side gave the Dons set point again. — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Kaleigh Langmo scored on a block and her twin sister, Kennedy, ripped a kill for set point. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Defending champion Rybakina hit six aces but needed 11 set points to take the first set in a match that featured erratic serving and a total of 11 double-faults between her and Shnaider. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for set point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Medical Definition

set point

noun

: the level or point at which a variable physiological state (as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize