nounπShareThe time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario."The settings for the play included a classroom and a park, helping the audience understand where each scene took place. "storyplacetimesituationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of setting."the setting of the sun"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry."The jeweler carefully examined the settings holding the diamonds in the antique ring. "materialstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA level or placement that a knob or control is set to."the volume setting on a television"deviceelectronicsmachinetechnicaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of marking the position of game, as a setter does."The volleyball player's precise settings put the ball perfectly for the spike. "gamesportactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHunting with a setter."My grandfather prefers settings in the open fields, relying on his old English setter to find the birds. "animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething set in, or inserted."The jeweler carefully inspected the diamond's settings to make sure it was secure in the ring. "itempartthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music)."The choir will perform two beautiful settings of the poem "Hope is the thing with feathers" at the concert. "musicliteratureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mounting of a play, etc., for the stage."The play's settings, including the forest backdrop and the castle walls, really transported the audience. "stageentertainmentartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe direction of a current of wind."The weather forecast indicated a shift in the wind's settings from northwest to southeast by the afternoon. "directionweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading