What does SETTING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the context and environment in which something is set“the perfect setting for a ghost story”
  2. the state of the environment in which a situation exists“you can't do that in a university setting”
  3. arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
  4. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event“the historical context”
  5. the physical position of something“he changed the setting on the thermostat”
  6. a table service for one person“a place setting of sterling flatware”
  7. a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place“the diamond was in a plain gold mount”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

settings9

Anagrams of SETTING

Words inside SETTING

87 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is SETTING a valid word in word games?

SETTING is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SETTING worth?

SETTING is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SETTING?

87 other words, including IN, IS, IT and GET.