setdressing
nounUK /ˈsɛtˌdrɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈsɛtˌdrɛsɪŋ/
The things put on a stage or in a movie scene to make it look real.
The setdressing included old books, a dusty lamp, and a worn rug.
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2. The act or process of arranging objects and decor on a film or theater set.
Setdressing took three days before filming could begin.
3. The decorative items themselves, considered as a group.
Most of the setdressing was bought at flea markets.
4. In photography, the arrangement of background objects to create a mood or setting.
The photographer spent hours on setdressing for the portrait.