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July 19, 2020 Word of the Day

place setting /ˈpleɪs ˈsɛtɪŋ/ noun
place setting
/ˈpleɪs ˈsɛtɪŋ/
noun

plural place settings

There are five place settings on the table.
There are five place settings on the table.
Definition of PLACE SETTING

[count]

: a set of dishes, knives, forks, etc., that are put on a table for one person

  • Please lay another place setting for our guest.

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