backdrop
noun
back·drop
ˈbak-ˌdräp 
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
2
backdrop
transitive verb
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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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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
What's the political backdrop to this?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
More than 100 dancers and musicians perform at the London Coliseum, set against an Edwardian London backdrop and reimagined to focus on Clara throughout the story.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 10 Dec. 2025
The backdrop for private equity exits is turning more favorable — and a Federal Reserve rate cut could give dealmaking activity more momentum.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Dec. 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 15 Dec. 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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