tablesetting
nounUK /ˈteɪ.bəlˌset.ɪŋ/
US /ˈteɪ.bəlˌset̬.ɪŋ/
The way you put plates, forks, and cups on a table before people eat.
Mom asked me to help with the tablesetting before dinner.
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2. The act of arranging dishes and utensils on a table.
Tablesetting is a quick chore when everyone helps.
3. A single person's set of dishes and utensils at a table.
Each tablesetting had a blue plate and a white napkin.
4. The style or decoration used to arrange a table for a meal.
The fancy tablesetting included candles and folded napkins.