Main Entry:

setting

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1: the manner, position, or direction in which something is set2: the frame or bed in which a gem is set ; also : style of mounting3 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 production4: the music composed for a text (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

synonyms see background