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

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

His English setter Leda was the work’s subject.

From New York Times