English · Arts & Literature
setting
/ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/
[/ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/]
time and place of a story
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The time and place in which the events of a story happen.
Example
The setting of the novel is a small fishing village on a stormy northern coast.
The setting of the novel is a small fishing village on a stormy northern coast.
Etymology
From the verb 'set', from Old English 'settan' (to cause to sit, place), plus '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in storytelling and also for the surroundings of any event.