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

In Henry, Minter has his tone setter in the building and on the field. —Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Former Marist setter Ethan Kuziela delivered five triple-double performances this season for the Illinois Wesleyan men’s volleyball team. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Messer, a 5-foot-11 former Saint James Academy standout setter from Olathe, who was the 2024-25 Kansas Gatorade player of the year, totaled 1,261 assists last season. —Gary Bedore may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026

Senior libero Gabriel Segui led in digs and service receptions while senior setter Joey Pfeiffer led in assists. —Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 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