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

Then John — working here at the top of his register, and straining a bit in a too-human way from his earlier ease — delivers a stunning scene setter. —Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025

Brother Rice 3-1 (2) Senior setter Matt Phelan spreads wealth around with 23 assists Tuesday against Providence. 4. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025

Enter the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews hotel that not only offers proximity to Epic Universe, but a dedicated entrance from the hotel straight to the park gates - the first of any Universal hotel to do that, and certainly a standard setter in theme-park lodging for years to come. —Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025

The relative silence isn’t exactly a great tone setter, especially for a franchise predicated on high-octane action paired with a raging soundtrack in tow. —Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 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