backdrop

[ˈbækdrɒp]

backdrop Definition

• 1. a painted cloth hung at the back of a stage set.
• 2. the setting or background for a scene or event.

Using backdrop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backdrop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The backdrop for the play was a beautiful forest.

• Example

  The city skyline provided a stunning backdrop for the concert.

• Example

  The mountains served as a perfect backdrop for their wedding photos.

backdrop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for backdrop

• background
• setting
• scenery
• context

Phrases with backdrop

• provide a backdrop

  to serve as a setting or context for something

  Example

  The political unrest provided a backdrop for the novel.

• against a backdrop of something

  in the context of something else that is happening or has happened

  Example

  Against a backdrop of rising crime rates, the government introduced new security measures.

• set the backdrop

  to create a setting or context for something

  Example

  The director worked hard to set the perfect backdrop for the play.

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Summary: backdrop in Brief

A 'backdrop' [ˈbækdrɒp] is a painted cloth hung at the back of a stage set or the setting or background for a scene or event. It can be used to provide context, such as 'The political unrest provided a backdrop for the novel,' or to create a setting, like 'The director worked hard to set the perfect backdrop for the play.'