noun
setter
SEHT-uh
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
Word Forms
settered past tense, setters plural, setters singular
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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.