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.
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Caveday and its members create accountability, encourage deep focus, and provide a backdrop of friendly support.
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PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
The bonds in Task are between men and other men, whether the backdrop is a barroom or a church; the loyalties, power structures, rivalries, and affections are all patriarchal.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Pair with white pumpkins for a neutral backdrop.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This backdrop could help the technical conditions mature and allow these two patterns to resolve to the upside.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
The bonds in Task are between men and other men, whether the backdrop is a barroom or a church; the loyalties, power structures, rivalries, and affections are all patriarchal.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Pair with white pumpkins for a neutral backdrop.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This backdrop could help the technical conditions mature and allow these two patterns to resolve to the upside.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for backdrop
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
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