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

Poole has earned an international reputation as a fashion style-setter, and her store has been mentioned in fashion magazines from Vogue to Harper’s Bazaar. —Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

There are questions about whether Robinson can be an above-average starter, considering his historically uneven play as an edge-setter in the run game. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025

Badgers sophomore setter Charlie Fuerbringer put up a match-high 39 assists, and Colyer produced a team-high 13 kills and nine digs. —Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025

Beyond its role as an exhibition space, the pavilion showed that Southeast Asia is moving from a passive participant in climate discussions to an active agenda-setter with a coordinated and forward-looking approach. —Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 28 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