pacesetting

English

Etymology

pace +‎ setting

Adjective

pacesetting (not comparable)

1. Defining a pace
   • 2009 January 18, Nate Chinen, “Sonic Adventures, From a Cappella to Zydeco”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     There’s no dearth of two-step and zydeco rhythm on “Alligator Purse” (Yep Roc), an upbeat new release by BeauSoleil, the pacesetting Cajun-revivalist band.

Synonyms

• trendsetting