Main Entry: setting

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

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 (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