place setting

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

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of place setting¹

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

I was thinking about feminist artists who are working with these issues, like Judy Chicago‘s “The Dinner Party,” where she makes a place setting for feminist artists.

From Los Angeles Times

“Listen, he said you better have 53 place settings at the dinner table when the Ravens come to play,” Halkais said.

From Seattle Times

Instead of place settings, three dancers are before them.

From New York Times

Dress up each place setting with a cut poinsettia bloom.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• place mat