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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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
The limited series, set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, sees Law star alongside Jason Bateman as two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
The brand’s new Ginza store provided a backdrop of the brand’s innovation as Tokyo hosted this year’s World Athletics Championships.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The pair took their pictures at the beach, setting the perfect backdrop for their photo shoot.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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