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.

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place setting British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of place setting

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

He would sit in that recliner, or at a table at the back of the darkened and cavernous room, where his family now arranges a weekly place setting in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 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

For the aspiring chinaholic, top-of-the-line is probably the hand-painted and gilt Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, at $3,250 a place setting.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 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

She twirled around the table as she fixed each place setting.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

Related Words

• place mat