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- DictionarySet·ting/ˈsediNG/
noun
- 1. the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place: "cozy waterfront cottage in a peaceful country setting"
- 2. a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry: "a garnet in a heavy gold setting"
3 days ago · noun. 1. the surroundings in which something is set; scene. 2. the scenery, properties, or background, used to create the location for a stage play, film, etc. 3. music. a composition consisting of a certain text and music provided or arranged for it. 4. the metal mounting and surround of a gem.
Definitions of setting. noun. the physical position of something. “he changed the setting on the thermostat” see more. noun. the context and environment in which something is set. “the perfect setting for a ghost story” synonyms: scene. see more. noun. the state of the environment in which a situation exists.
the place where something is or where something happens, often in a book, play, or film: The house provided the setting for the TV series 'Pride and Prejudice'. setting noun [C] (LEVEL) a position on the controls of a piece of equipment: Set the oven at the lowest setting.
setting. noun. /ˈsetɪŋ/ an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens. a rural/an ideal/a beautiful/an idyllic setting. setting for something It was the perfect setting for a wonderful Christmas. in a setting The exhibition shows how bees can live happily in an urban setting.
Definition of setting noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. The position, direction, or way in which something, such as an automatic control, is set. 2. a. The context and environment in which a situation is set; the background. b. The time, place, and circumstances in which a narrative, drama, or film takes place. 3. Music A composition written or arranged to fit a text, such as a poetical work. 4.
Noun. Verb. Adjective. Filter. noun. settings. The act of one that sets. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The position or adjustment of something, as a dial, that has been set. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The context and environment in which a situation is set; the background. American Heritage.
