backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp 
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
2
backdrop
transitive verb
Examples of backdrop in a Sentence
The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos.
The novel unfolds against a backdrop of war.
The city provides the backdrop for the love story.
Recent Examples on the Web
This dormant volcano provided a majestic backdrop for the resort—our home base for five days.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought, the narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the rural north who takes a job at an upscale country club outside Manila.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
Over 250,000 protesters rallied in Munich, Germany, Saturday with the Munich Security Conference as a backdrop.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for backdrop
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought, the narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the rural north who takes a job at an upscale country club outside Manila.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
Over 250,000 protesters rallied in Munich, Germany, Saturday with the Munich Security Conference as a backdrop.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for backdrop
Cite this Entry
“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
