Word
setter
Phoneticsset·ter, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛtɝ/
UK/sˈɛtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who sets the ball or the ball's position for a team to hit. In many sports, this is a specific role that helps the team start their play.
n. a player whose primary role is to position the ball for a teammate to strike or pass. Often used in the context of volleyball, tennis, or other racket sports.
Examples
“The setter passed the ball to the middle of the court.”
“In volleyball, the setter must have excellent vision to decide which player is best positioned to score.”
“A skilled setter can dictate the pace of the game by choosing when to pass the ball and to which player, effectively controlling the offensive strategy.”
Examples
simple
“The setter passed the ball to the middle of the court.”
contextual
“In volleyball, the setter must have excellent vision to decide which player is best positioned to score.”
complex
“A skilled setter can dictate the pace of the game by choosing when to pass the ball and to which player, effectively controlling the offensive strategy.”
Real-World Examples
“As royal designer Sir Norman Hartnell said rather sternly to The New York Times in 1953: “The Queen and the Queen Mother do not want to be fashion setters.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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