Definition of SETOFF

setoff

Plural: setoffs

Noun

  • Something that offsets or balances another thing; a counterclaim.
  • structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
  • Alternative form of set-off.

Examples

  • His bonus play was a nice setoff against her earlier bingo in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from set off.

Synonyms

offset, set-back

Scrabble Score: 12

setoff: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
setoff: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
setoff: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

setoff: valid Words With Friends Word