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

And it says by 2028 "national inclusion standards" will be in place, setting out what support children and families should be able to expect from schools.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

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

Here seen in an intricately beaded place mat and accompanying charger, gold is the foundation on which this place setting is built, a perfect complement to the metallic design elements found in the centerpiece.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

The letter from the district magistrate’s office is at my place setting, opened.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

Related Words

• place mat