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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Berger said the six-episode series owed its Ivory Coast backdrop to relationships built during his first trip to Africa at last year’s November edition of SICA.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 June 2025
The birds shared a common interest: small, succulent fruits whose deep red and purple hues stood out against the backdrop of green, elliptical leaves.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025
Set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, Black Rabbit centers on two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2025
The pop-punk band took over the late-night show stage with a backdrop themed around their forthcoming LP, Motel Du Cap, and a lot of billowing smoke.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 June 2025
The birds shared a common interest: small, succulent fruits whose deep red and purple hues stood out against the backdrop of green, elliptical leaves.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025
Set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, Black Rabbit centers on two brothers who are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2025
The pop-punk band took over the late-night show stage with a backdrop themed around their forthcoming LP, Motel Du Cap, and a lot of billowing smoke.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 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 30 Jun. 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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