backdrop
noun
back·drop
| \ ˈbak-ˌdräp
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Definition of backdrop
1
: a painted cloth hung across the rear of a stage
2
: background
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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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Showcasing speed Tottenham Hotspur's new, 62,000-seat stadium in north London provided a glamorous backdrop for the final round of trials at the start of July. — George Ramsay, CNN, "How the NFL is offering a lifeline for teenagers in London," 6 Sep. 2019 Whether prepping for the first day of school or enjoying a three-day weekend from work, the weather this Labor Day should provide a beautiful backdrop for your plans to celebrate the 125-year-old national holiday, which has its roots in Chicago. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Daywatch: Four homicides tallied just 6 hours into September, inside an Illinois prison’s special wing for mothers-to-be and other things to know to start your day," 2 Sep. 2019 Wood panels and trims are white, creating a crisp backdrop for a subtle color palette of soft blues and turquoises. — oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams: French country house with a striking copper porch roof," 6 Aug. 2019 Made with an array of peppers and garlic, the fruity flavor of pepper dominates — and provides a great backdrop for the slow rise of heat. — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, "Taste-Off: The best hot sauces and the not-so-hot ones," 6 Aug. 2019 Not only is this an amazing looking dessert, but The Orchard's setting also provides the perfect picturesque backdrop for all your photos. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "Move over, Tie Dye Frappucino. These 10 drinks and desserts in metro Phoenix were made for Instagram," 12 July 2019 The wartime Caribbean paradise setting proves a delicious backdrop for intrigue. — Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY, "5 books not to miss: 'The Golden Hour,' 'The Chain,' 'Supper Club'," 6 July 2019 Set against that backdrop, a return to the indulgence and patronage of the pre-Tsipras era would be calamitous. — The Economist, "Family trouble," 4 July 2019 The president refused to say specifically when Macron informed him of his plans to ask Zarif to fly to Biarritz, the coastal French town that’s the backdrop for year’s Group of Seven summit. — NBC News, "Trump denies being caught off guard by Zarif visit, says Macron sought his approval," 26 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'backdrop.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for backdrop
backdrop
noun
English Language Learners Definition of backdrop
: a painted cloth that is hung across the back of a stage
: the scene or scenery that is in the background
: the setting or conditions within which something happens
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