1the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place:a romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the River Wye
the place and time at which a play, novel, or film is represented as happening:short stories with a contemporary setting
North American the scenery and stage furniture used in a play or film.
2a piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewellery:a garnet in a heavy gold setting
3a piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words:a setting of Yevtushenko’s bleak poem
5a speed, height, or temperature at which a machine or device can be adjusted to operate:if you find the room getting too hot, check the thermostat setting
