noun
plural -tings
[count] the place and conditions in which something happens or exists
the time, place, and conditions in which the action of a book, movie, etc., takes place
b US :the rooms, painted backgrounds, furniture, etc., that are used for a scene in a movie or play :set
a particular way of positioning the controls of a machine, system, etc., in order to produce a desired result
the metal that attaches a stone or jewel to a piece of jewelry
place setting
the music that is written to go with a piece of writing