place setting

Definition of place settingnext

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Recent Examples of place setting Add Spode Christmas bread and butter plates to each place setting. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Tie the table together with a small evergreen sprig at each place setting. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025 Each place setting had its own unique set of china, each complementing the other but as different as the guest it was intended for. Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 Now, a six-piece place setting comprising plates, bowl, and cup is being sold for, what feels like, an attainable $219. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for place setting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for place setting
Noun
  • But that wasn’t the case thanks to a few expert pats of Charlotte Tilbury’s popular setting powder — a product that’s been in my rotation for years.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Located less than 10 minutes south of the airport and only a couple of miles from the Norwalk Community School District, Baudler noted the local sense of community and peaceful setting.
    Des Moines Register, Des Moines Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Perception is handled through a dual-lidar setup consisting of Halo and Sentinel systems.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The rooms Rooms here are understated and simple, with dark wood detailing, unfussy bathroom setups—compact showers and no bathtubs, unfortunately—and comfy beds topped with dense, cozy duvets and cotton sheets.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Golden Globes hostess Nikki Glaser struts down the streets of Los Angeles in silver pumps for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The shoes feature side straps that provide extra security and style, and a connection to the ankle strap via a dainty silver buckle.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Place setting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place%20setting. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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