1
: the manner, position, or direction in which something is set
2
: the frame or bed in which a gem is set
also
: style of mounting
3
a
: the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops
b
: the time and place of the action of a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work
c
: the scenery used in a theatrical or film production
4
: the music composed for a text (such as a poem)
5
: the articles of tableware for setting a place at table
two settings of sterling silver
6
: a batch of eggs for incubation
Examples of setting in a Sentence
This would be a beautiful setting for a picnic.
He tends to be shy in social settings.
dining in a casual setting
The movie changes the play's setting from the late 18th century to the year 2000.
She uses modern-day Los Angeles as the setting for her book.
Save money by turning the temperature settings up in the summer and down in the winter.
She just learned how to change the settings on her camera.
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From a client presentation to a console gaming session, this concept offers real adaptability that blends in with any setting with ease.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Because this nasal spray is widely available, researchers wanted to test it on human participants in a rigorous setting to see whether azelastine could, in fact, reduce coronavirus infection.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Toward commercial use Kepler positions the latest gait upgrade as expanding K2’s applicability in commercial and industrial settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Because this nasal spray is widely available, researchers wanted to test it on human participants in a rigorous setting to see whether azelastine could, in fact, reduce coronavirus infection.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Toward commercial use Kepler positions the latest gait upgrade as expanding K2’s applicability in commercial and industrial settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for setting
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“Setting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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