noun
setter
SEHT-uh
Setter (noun) means a breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to freeze and point when it detects game. Example: “Their Irish setter loves running through the fields.”
noun
1
A breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to freeze and point when it detects game.
"Their Irish setter loves running through the fields."
2
A person or thing that sets something, such as a trend, a task, or an exam.
"The exam setter made this year's paper notoriously difficult."
3
In volleyball, the player responsible for setting up the ball for teammates to attack.
"The setter delivered a perfect pass for the spike."
How to use setter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that sets — could be a dog breed, a person who sets tasks, or a volleyball position.
Common pairings
Irish setter
trend setter
volleyball setter
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Word forms
- Plural
- setters
- Third person singular
- setters
- Past tense
- settered
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Etymology
From set + -er, "one who sets"; the dog breed is named for the way it "sets," or freezes, when it scents game.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for setter
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What does “setter” mean?
The word “setter” means a breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to freeze and point when it detects game. In plain terms, someone or something that sets — could be a dog breed, a person who sets tasks, or a volleyball position.
How do you pronounce “setter”?
“Setter” is pronounced SEHT-uh (/ˈsɛt.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “setter” in a sentence?
Here is “setter” used in a sentence: “Their Irish setter loves running through the fields.”
What part of speech is “setter”?
“Setter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “setter” have?
“Setter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to freeze and point when it detects game.
