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

Lue said that without a legitimate point guard, Dunn had to be more of a screen setter, making the right plays and looking to assist. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026

This is a deep edge class, with something for every team on the hunt for pass rushers — speed rushers, edge setters, versatile pieces who can rush inside and out. —Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026

So many of my climbing friends now make a living not just as professional climbers, but also as coaches and route setters and working in gyms and as entrepreneurs in the sport. —Outside, 23 Feb. 2026

Someday, Johnson might be that pace-setter. —Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2026

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