setter Meaning & Definition
ˈse-tər
What Does Setter Mean?
Setter is used as a noun meaning one that sets. It is also used to mean a large bird dog (such as an Irish setter) of a type trained to point on finding game.
Word Facts for Setter
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈse-tər/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Setter Definition (Noun)
- one that sets
- a large bird dog (such as an Irish setter) of a type trained to point on finding game
Synonyms of Setter
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Setter synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Setter
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Setter in a Sentence
Some crossword setters work for various newspapers under different pseudonyms.
She has a spaniel and a red setter.
Word Forms & Grammar
setter
setters
Words That Rhyme With Setter
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First Known Use
15th century
Pronouncing Setter
You say setter as /ˈse-tər/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (se).