Definitions for backdrop
ˈbækˌdrɒpback·drop

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. backdrop, background, backclothnoun

   scenery hung at back of stage

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1. backdropnoun

   A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

2. backdropnoun

   The setting or background of a historical event.

   The president spoke outside the brick exterior of the firehouse for Ladder Company 10 and Engine Company 10, against the backdrop of a 56-foot-long bronze bas-relief depicting the towers in flames. uE000176013uE001 New York Times

3. backdropverb

   To serve as a backdrop for.

   a brilliant sunset backdropping the famous skyline

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1. backdrop

   A backdrop is a background or setting that is used to establish the atmosphere, context, or environment in which an event, scene, action or story takes place. In theater or film, it can refer to a painted curtain or scene behind the stage to create a specific setting. In general conversation, it can mean the circumstances or events that provide a particular context for something.

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1. • Scenery

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for backdrop »

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of backdrop in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of backdrop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of backdrop in a Sentence

1. Cody Weber:

   The town has seen better days, the backdrop to my entire childhood are these buildings. So I think I find myself naturally inclined to them.

2. Jason Ware:

   Meanwhile, the backdrop for equities is oversold. ... This has certainly compelled some folks who are under-invested to get back into the stock market.

3. Marco Vailati:

   Companies must deliver on the earnings front, the Greek crisis is still unresolved and there is political instability in Spain. Against this uncertain backdrop, investors should be opportunistic and seek to buy on the dips and sell during the moments of euphoria.

4. Chuck Schumer:

   Most presidents have used (White House) Oval Office addresses for noble purposes. This president just used the backdrop of the Oval Office to manufacture a crisis, stoke fear and divert attention from the turmoil in his administration.

5. Tian Weidong:

   You need a vibrant stock market to push forward economic reforms, whether it's about asset securitisation or industry consolidation, with such a policy backdrop, investors are emboldened to stay in the market.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=backdrop
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Backdrop
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=backdrop