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setting
noun as in scene, background
Weak matches
Example Sentences
Prosecutors in Berlin have accused the 40-year-old of setting fire to the homes of some of his suspected victims to cover his tracks.
"We accept that some fires can be accidental, but deliberate fire setting is a crime and that's the message we'd like to get out."
They looked so free in their space, just setting up their pole and dancing in their living room.
As the waves crashed cinematically on the rocks below, I thought that if we couldn’t get along in such a dreamy setting, then maybe it was an indication that we shouldn’t be together.
It advises setting up 2-step verification for accounts and using a strong, unique password of three random words.
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Quiz

Q: Fill in the blank: "Salchipapas" is a portmanteau of the Spanish words for ______ and ______.
- salt and potatoes
- sausage and French fries
- sardines and French fries
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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