Synonyms of backdrop

backdrop

noun

ˈbak-ˌdräp 

as in background

the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed

visitors dine at the restaurant with a dramatic stretch of the Pacific Ocean as a jaw-dropping backdrop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• background
• scenery
• scene
• stage
• ground
• environment
• setting
• set
• surroundings
• mise-en-scène
• milieu
• entourage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• foreground
• heart
• focus
• focal point

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backdrop

An outdoor kitchen and dining area create the perfect space for entertaining against the backdrop of the stunning bay views, while a swimming pool overlooks the estate’s private white sand beach. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025

In each of these films, cruelty commingles with tenderness, and hideous acts take place against backdrops of often stunning natural beauty. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025

The cast traveled to Philadelphia to film the season’s final episode at the Children’s Touch Me Museum, a quirky and fitting backdrop for the closing moments. —Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025

Though the difference in size can be hard to spot with the naked eye, the moon’s striking glow created a stunning backdrop for photographers and moon lovers alike. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025