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
Tracking spin and velocity against this outdoor backdrop creates a different perspective from hitting in a cage.
—
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 15 June 2025
The book is set against the backdrop of the 1980s Space Shuttle program.
—Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 15 June 2025
Protesters have embraced the flag as a symbol of cultural pride and a repudiation of anti-immigrant policies against the backdrop of National Guard and Marines deployed to the city by President Donald Trump.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The Cassini-Huygens mission photographed Io against the backdrop of Jupiter in 2001.
—Robin Andrews, Wired News, 15 June 2025
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.
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 15 June 2025
The book is set against the backdrop of the 1980s Space Shuttle program.
—Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 15 June 2025
Protesters have embraced the flag as a symbol of cultural pride and a repudiation of anti-immigrant policies against the backdrop of National Guard and Marines deployed to the city by President Donald Trump.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The Cassini-Huygens mission photographed Io against the backdrop of Jupiter in 2001.
—Robin Andrews, Wired News, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for backdrop
Cite this Entry
“Backdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backdrop. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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
Share