backdrop
/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/
backdrop
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The scenery or cloth hung at the back of a stage or set.
"The play had a simple backdrop of a forest."
- 1.
The background or setting for an event or situation.
"The political backdrop to the election was complex."
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The mountains formed a beautiful backdrop.
The mountains formed a beautiful backdrop.
We took photos with the city lights as our backdrop.
We took photos with the city lights as our backdrop.
The historical context served as a backdrop for the political debate.
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How do you pronounce backdrop?
backdrop is pronounced [/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does backdrop mean?
backdrop means "backdrop". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is backdrop?
backdrop is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The mountains formed a beautiful backdrop." — used to mean "backdrop".
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