backdrop Synonyms & Antonyms
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Backdrop as a Noun
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.
An image that serves as a visual background.
The setting or background of an acted performance.
Any background situation.
Against a backdrop of falling interest rates, the new savings account is looking less appealing.
Backdrop as a Verb
To serve as a backdrop for.
a brilliant sunset backdropping the famous skyline
Backdrop in a Sentence
Against a backdrop of falling interest rates, the new savings account is looking less appealing.
a brilliant sunset backdropping the famous skyline
Word Forms & Grammar
backdrop (plural backdrops)
backdrop (third-person singular simple present backdrops, present participle backdropping, simple past and past participle backdropped)
Words That Rhyme With Backdrop
Origin of Backdrop
From back + drop.
Word Facts for Backdrop
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage |
| Plural | backdrops |
| Verb forms | backdrops, backdropping, backdropped |
Backdrop Pronunciation
You say backdrop as /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bæk).
Quick Answers About Backdrop
Is backdrop a noun or a verb?
Backdrop is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of backdrop?
The plural of backdrop is backdrops.
What is the past tense of backdrop?
The past tense of backdrop is backdropped. The present participle is backdropping.