setter

[set-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that sets.

2. one of any of several breeds of hunting dogs that originally had the habit of crouching when game was scented but that are now trained to stand stiffly and point the muzzle toward the scented game.

3. Volleyball.,  a player who lofts the ball high for a teammate near the net to spike.

setter

/ ˈsɛtə /

noun

1. any of various breeds of large gun dog, having silky coats and plumed tails See English setter Gordon setter Irish setter

Word History and Origins

Origin of setter¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; set, -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of setter¹

C16: so called because they can be used to indicate where game is: see _set ¹

Example Sentences

With inflation rising above the 2% level deemed optimal by rate setters, the ECB looks more likely to leave interest rates on hold for a third-straight meeting at the end of this month.

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Mann was one of four rate setters who voted against the majority when the BOE last lowered its key rate in August, and had previously favored a more restrictive policy than many of her colleagues.

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Last year, Carpenter released the album “Short n’ Sweet,” an LP that became one of the vibe setters for last summer.

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The city is also a major health and consumer products hub as well as a trend setter for cutting-edge food fads.

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A former rate setter at the Bank, the economist Andrew Sentance, even said it would be "irresponsible" for interest rates to be cut next month.

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