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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Against the news was the backdrop of the 2026 midterm election, the party in the White House historically loses control of at least one chamber of Congress.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
The rolling hills and lush vineyards create a stunning backdrop for a tasting, and the wines more than hold their own.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The stadium sits in a natural bowl formation in the Arroyo Seco canyon, providing a stunning backdrop against the San Gabriel Mountains for one of college football’s most iconic settings.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
This custom Loewe Onda flame boot worn by Knowles-Carter in Los Angeles featured a scalloped knee-high shaft and red flame designs against a white backdrop, complementing a red plaid skirt and silver bodysuit.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
The rolling hills and lush vineyards create a stunning backdrop for a tasting, and the wines more than hold their own.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The stadium sits in a natural bowl formation in the Arroyo Seco canyon, providing a stunning backdrop against the San Gabriel Mountains for one of college football’s most iconic settings.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
This custom Loewe Onda flame boot worn by Knowles-Carter in Los Angeles featured a scalloped knee-high shaft and red flame designs against a white backdrop, complementing a red plaid skirt and silver bodysuit.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 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 8 Jan. 2026.
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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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