Meaning & use
setting
The time, place, and surrounding circumstances in which an event occurs or a story takes place.
See it in a sentence
The novel's setting shifts from a bustling city to a quiet island in the second half.
The garden made a lovely setting for the small outdoor wedding ceremony.
A note on using this word
Setting can refer to a physical location, a story's context, or an adjustable option on a device, as in the printer's settings.
Words with a similar meaning
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