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

The Avs have been the standard-setter for the NHL this entire season. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026

The California Welcome Center, housed in what was once the first railway station in the region, is an excellent scene-setter. —Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026

Miller and senior setter Antonio Fiordirosa are also planning on playing at Edgewood, which enters this week with a 9-14 record. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026

The Sea Kings setter had 20 assists when Corona del Mar swept Huntington Beach in a Sunset League match this month. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 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