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

Fleming, Hawley’s setter, finished with a match-high 31 assists to go along with three block assists. —Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025

As Redick likes to put it, the effectiveness of a pick and roll comes down to both parties – the ball-handler and screen setter – doing their jobs. —Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025

Fontaine had six kills from her setter spot and notched four aces. —Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025

The show will be the table-setter for the main course, which will find the pair reuniting with Jin, Suga, RM, J-Hope and V next year now that all the group’s members have completed their military training. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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