1. a small picture, map, or diagram placed within a larger one
2. something set into a surface or fitted into a recess

1. to place or fit something into a surface or recess

Examples

• The map included a detailed inset showing the city center.
• The magazine featured an inset photograph of the author.
• The jeweler will inset diamonds into the gold band.
• The cabinet door has an inset panel for decoration.
• She decided to inset tiles around the fireplace.
• The book’s cover shows an inset image of the main character.