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

Cambridge returns standout setter Eric Su, outside hitter Brennan Loud and opposite Maximilian Klumb. —Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025

But plenty of notable moments emerged from the race, such as Andrea Kimi Antonelli becoming F1’s youngest race leader and fastest lap setter on Sunday. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

As a setter, building chemistry with new teammates every round is a key part of the game. —Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

At this point, their color is also revealed, showing how difficult the quiz setters expected that set of connections to be. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 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