background
noun
the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear (opposed to foreground).
backgrounds
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pluralof background.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We met with first-timers and pre-dating app pros, people of various backgrounds, races, ages and body types.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
One limitation is that the study population did not include a sufficiently diverse range of ethnic backgrounds, which could affect how well the technology performs across different populations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
Since opening last month, Good Time has reliably drawn crowds of all ages and backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Ecole Ducasse has more than 600 students, most from affluent backgrounds.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Joe Rantz and Roger Morris and all the other hopefuls were told to step onto scales, to stand next to measuring sticks, to fill out forms detailing their medical backgrounds.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
