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

Baker noted that setters only have to cover one side of the court while blocking, but Bryant has to cover both sides in her hybrid role. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

From Big Talk Studios, the International Emmy Award-winning detective drama, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, follows a genius puzzle setter navigating life as a police consultant. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

It is equipped with advanced automation, including auto spreaders, pocket setters, automatic hemmers and loop attachers, ensuring maximum precision, speed, and product consistency. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Burns ranked second in the NFL in sacks last season behind record-setter Myles Garrett. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 27 Sep. 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
• petter
• rhetor
• sweater
• tetter
• vetter

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