backdrop
noun
the rear curtain of a stage setting.
backdrops
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pluralof backdrop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He pioneered the technique of glazed terracotta, producing reliefs featuring white figures set against blue backdrops whose lustrous surfaces and rich hues gave color a new role in sculpture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
She’s a big fan of EcoSet, a Glassell Park “green resource for people in the film industry to grab what they need from a selection of paint, props, backdrops and more.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
In the posts that followed, Modi's team appeared to respond to some of that criticism, experimenting with different camera angles, backdrops and lighting.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Hilton said he did a lot of his production work outside, as there are a variety of luxurious backdrops ideal for his commentary.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Clara found a ball of thick twine, the same that had been used to bind the rolled-up backdrops and sections of carpet that had been propped against one wall.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
