setting
Collocations
25(noun.) place where sth happens
ADJ
unlikely
A quiet library proved to be an unlikely setting for the loudest argument I've ever witnessed.
unfamiliar
natural
The restaurant has a beautiful natural setting with trees and a river nearby.
attractive, beautiful, charming, delightful, idyllic, lovely, magnificent, perfect, picturesque | dramatic | peaceful, secluded, tranquil | intimate | formal, informal | rural
contemporary
The restaurant's modern design created a contemporary setting that appealed to younger diners.
social
Learning a new language is easier when you practice it in a social setting with friends.
work
Employees need to behave professionally in any work setting.
hospital, laboratory, etc. | cultural, educational, historical
domestic, family
My children learned to read in a family setting before they started school.
VERB + SETTING
create, provide
The candlelight and soft music created a romantic setting for their anniversary dinner.
PREP
in a/the ~
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere in a quiet setting near the river.
~ for
The old castle provided a dramatic setting for the wedding ceremony.
~ in
The hospital scene was set in a small rural village during the 1950s.
~ of
The movie's tropical setting of white beaches and palm trees made it feel like a vacation.
(noun.) of controls
ADJ
high, low, moderate | default, standard
VERB + SETTING
adjust, change | increase, reduce
PREP
at a/the ~
The washing machine was at a delicate setting for my silk blouses.