set dressing en · NOUN
Etymology
From set + dressing.
Meanings
- The process of furnishing and decorating a film, TV, or theatre set with all the items that aren't held or used by actors to create a realistic, lived-in environment, and convey character, time period, mood, and story details; distinct from props (items used by actors).
- (broadly, figuratively) Anything that sits in the background to establish mood and visual context.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| set dressings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |