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Synonyms

place setting

American  

noun

  1. the group of dishes, silverware, glasses, etc., set at the place of each person at a meal.

  2. a single group of such dishes or eating utensils sold as a unit.

place setting British  

noun

  1. the set of items of cutlery, crockery, and glassware laid for one person at a dining table

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of place setting

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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In that place setting, she’s asking, what does it mean to be a female artist?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

The table settings are as precise and symmetrical as the military parade - each guest getting a place setting of 46cms.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

Each place setting continues to weave the theme of luxury and rustic beauty.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023

The request stated that Stewart and his fiancé Mike were looking for design work on things like invitations and place setting cards for their upcoming wedding.

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2023

Tam Lin found a place setting for Maria.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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