place setting
Americannoun
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the group of dishes, silverware, glasses, etc., set at the place of each person at a meal.
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a single group of such dishes or eating utensils sold as a unit.
noun
Etymology
Origin of place setting
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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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
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
At each place setting was a small black jewel box containing an unusual party favor: a tiny diamond stud.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Tam Lin found a place setting for Maria.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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