inset

[in-set, in-set]

noun

1. something inserted; insert.

2. a small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one.

3. influx.

4. the act of setting in.

5. a piece of cloth or other material set into a garment, usually as an ornamental panel.

verb (used with object)

inset, insetting 

1. to set in or insert, as an inset.

   to inset a panel in a dress.

2. to insert an inset in.

   to inset a mounting with jewels.

inset

verb

1. (tr) to set or place in or within; insert

noun

1. something inserted

2. printing

   1. a small map or diagram set within the borders of a larger one

   2. another name for insert

3. a piece of fabric inserted into a garment, as to shape it or for decoration

4. a flowing in, as of the tide

Other Word Forms

• insetter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inset¹

before 900; Middle English insetten to insert, Old English insettan to initiate; in- ¹, set

Example Sentences

"Today we had an inset day so I played Roblox and spoke to my cousin who lives far away," she said.

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The school year will still be 195 days, including the five inset staff training days.

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Eva Slater’s 1954 “Galaxy” insets a syncopated network of painted forms within a wooden panel, merging optical motion with material stasis.

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The room was re-examined after David's input, and an inset panel suspected of hiding the hole was discovered.

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The infamous Bronco chase caused one television station to rearrange coverage of an NBA Finals game, featuring the chase on the main screen and the game as an inset.

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Related Words

• import 
• include 
• send 
• ship