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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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
The murals are replicas of my father’s backdrops that they used.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
That difference shows up clearly when comparing the pre-inflation backdrops.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
To add to the confusion, there were all the new properties and painted backdrops our hired men had constructed.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
