English setter

noun

1. one of a breed of medium-sized, long-haired bird dogs having a flat, usually black-and-white or tan-and-white coat.

English setter

noun

1. a breed of setter having a white coat speckled with liver, brown, or yellowish markings

Word History and Origins

Origin of English setter¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Not long after that, we had a beautiful English setter named Pete who apparently had come to the door.

From Salon

During much of the session, Walton reminisced wistfully, as any bar stool companion might, talking about decades-old pie-eating contests and his beloved English setter Ol’ Roy, who gave his name to the popular dog-food brand.

From Washington Post

Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy in the 146th Westminster.

From Washington Times

I am a volunteer with Above and Beyond English setter Rescue.

From Washington Post

Andy: At the moment I’m just happy the Gordon setter is playing Switzerland between the English setter and the Irish setter.

From New York Times