English Explanatory Dictionary

set dressing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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).

Word forms

set dressing set dressings

Etymology

From set + dressing.

Related words

set dresser
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