setting
🇺🇸
/ˈsetɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsetɪŋ/
noun
B1
The place where something is or happens.
The park is a peaceful setting for a morning jog.
B1
The time and place where a story happens.
The novel is set in the medieval setting of a castle.
B1
A control on a device that can be adjusted.
You can change the brightness setting on your phone.
R
Options on a device that control how it works or looks.
The app has many settings you can customize.
R
Music composed for a poem or other text.
The composer created a beautiful setting for the poem.
R
A piece of metal that holds a gem in jewelry.
The diamond is mounted in a silver setting.
R
A collection of tableware for one person.
Each guest had their own setting at the table.
translation
The place where something is or happens.; The time and place where a story happens.; A control on a device that can be adjusted.; Options on a device that control how it works or looks.; Music composed for a poem or other text.; A piece of metal that holds a gem in jewelry.; A collection of tableware for one person.
Word Forms
Plural
settings