Definition Synonyms
Definition of backdrop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
figurativebackground situation or context
- The negotiations took place against a backdrop of tension.
2.
theatercloth hung at the back of a stage
- The painted backdrop depicted a bustling city scene.
3.
artRare image serving as a visual backgroundRare
- The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the photo.
Images of backdrop
cloth hung at the back of a stage 
image serving as a visual background
Expressions with backdrop
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
with a background of
The ceremony took place against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset.
indicates contrast between an event and its setting
The celebration took place against a backdrop of economic hardship.
set against a specific background or context
The painting is striking on a backdrop of chaos.
in the context of that situation or background
Against that backdrop, the decision makes sense.
overall economic environment affecting a country or region
The macroeconomic backdrop influenced the country's fiscal policies.
Origin of backdrop
English, back (rear) + drop (fall)
Terms with backdrop included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
technology
image used as a visual backdrop behind main content or subject
media
backdrop used in video production
stage screen
theater backdrop changing appearance with lighting
design
serving as a backdrop or setting
story place
imagined environment where play happens, including scenery and wider backdrop
filmmaking
green backdrop used in filming
astronomy
starry backdrop in the night sky
Examples of backdrop in a sentence
The speech was delivered with a backdrop of optimism. The backdrop was a beautiful mountain landscape. A starry night sky was painted on the backdrop. The theater used a painted backdrop for the play. A digital backdrop enhanced the virtual meeting experience.
View all translations of backdrop
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:fond, décor, ...
- German:Hintergrund, Kulisse, ...
- Italian:sfondo, fondale, ...
- Spanish:contexto, escenario, ...
- Portuguese:contexto, cenário, ...
- Chinese:背景, 背景幕布, ...
- Japanese:背景, 背景幕, ...
- Arabic:خَلْفِيَّة, خَلْفِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:רֶקַע, מָסָךְ רֶקַע, ...
- Russian:фон, задник, ...
- Ukrainian:тло, задник, ...
- Hindi:पृष्ठभूमि, पृष्ठपट, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the