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

Senior libero Michael Tilly and sophomore setter Kevin Collins provide plenty of experience. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

In last month's rate-setting meeting, four of the nine rate-setters voted for a cut. —ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

This, technically, is not mandated for setters, who can still set difficult courses in challenging climates. —Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026

Other names to keep an eye on in the Marmonte League are Agoura outside Jack Smolarski, Oaks Christian middle Curran Pendergaft and setter-opposite Ryker Daniels. —Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 5 Mar. 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
• 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