setter

noun

set·ter | \ ˈse-tər

Definition of setter

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

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Any true jet-setter knows that one of the most difficult things about traveling is keeping your devices powered up on the go. — Popular Mechanics, "Charge 4 Gadgets at Once with This Travel Adapter," 10 Jan. 2019 While Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ’ price-setters should be flogged for profiteering, the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 does indeed set new benchmarks for pickup-truck refinement, cabin content, efficiency and enormity. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "A Luxury Truck Showdown: Ram 1500 vs. GMC Sierra," 11 Oct. 2018 Now, the British royals are known to be quite the jet-setters, so there’s a chance that Harry and Meghan could have done not one, but two of these trips. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Where in the World Are Harry and Meghan?," 20 Aug. 2018 Calling all jet-setters: Hertz just gave you another way to earn flier miles. — Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "You Can Now Earn SkyTeam Miles by Renting a Hertz Car," 17 Oct. 2018 Running finals start at 5 and include professional 100-meter dashes that meet officials say could include former East Ridge record-setter Kaylin Whitney. — Buddy Collings, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Golden South Classic draws top talent from Alabama, Texas, Virginia," 18 May 2018 The secret was that McDermott is a record-setter for Shepard. — Tony Baranek, Daily Southtown, "Softball notes: Junior pitcher Bridget McDermott already striking it big in Shepard's record book," 7 May 2018 But Slauson has been a very, very durable player in his career and is a tone setter with his toughness. — Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Star, "Projecting Colts' 2018 starting offensive line," 27 Apr. 2018 The system long has been known as a bellwether and standard-setter among institutional investors. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "Questions about new CalPERS CFO's background and experience should be taken seriously by the pension fund," 16 Apr. 2018

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