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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Tennis lovers can also plan a summer trip around attending the annual Swiss Open Gstaad at the Roy Emerson Arena, where the best of the sport come together to play against a picturesque backdrop of the Swiss Alps.
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Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024
The ceremony was held with a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
For viewers, the tension of these moments is tempered by the distinctive, aspirational backdrop, with warm and punny voice-over narration by the Scottish comedian Iain Stirling.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2024
Paris venues will offer ‘phenomenal backdrop’ 📺 Olympics TV schedule: Wednesday’s listings
Complete Olympics coverage
The United States is 34-1 in the Olympics since 2004 and trying to win a fifth consecutive gold medal.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024
The ceremony was held with a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
For viewers, the tension of these moments is tempered by the distinctive, aspirational backdrop, with warm and punny voice-over narration by the Scottish comedian Iain Stirling.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2024
Paris venues will offer ‘phenomenal backdrop’ 📺 Olympics TV schedule: Wednesday’s listings
Complete Olympics coverage
The United States is 34-1 in the Olympics since 2004 and trying to win a fifth consecutive gold medal.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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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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