01 Word definition

setting

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is SETTING a word?

Yes. SETTING is a 7-letter noun. the context and environment in which something is set Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SETTING?

S-E-T-T-I-N-G

SETTING contains 7 letters, begins with S, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the context and environment in which something is set

    the perfect setting for a ghost story

2noun

  1. the state of the environment in which a situation exists

    you can't do that in a university setting
Synonyms
scenebackgroundscope
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends10points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SETTING spelled?

S1E2T3T4I5N6G7
Starts withSETFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats T
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About SETTING.

How do you spell SETTING?

SETTING is spelled S-E-T-T-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.