Also called, especially British, back-cloth[bak-klawth, -kloth] /ˈbækˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ/ .Theater. the rear curtain of a stage setting.
the background of an event; setting.
Gymnastics. a maneuver in which a trampolinist jumps in the air, lands on the back with the arms and legs pointed upward, and then springs up to a standing position.
verb (used with object),back·dropped or back·dropt,back·drop·ping.
to provide a setting or background for: A vast mountain range backdrops the broad expanse of lake.
Origin of backdrop
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; back1 + drop
Words nearby backdrop
backdoor, backdoor play, backdown, backdraft, backdraught, backdrop, backed, back emf, back emission, back end, back-end load
This year, against a backdrop of unprecedented global upheaval, OZY is partnering with the data and technology firm 0ptimus to build a better way to forecast the 2020 presidential vote.
Our Forecast: Biden Has a Commanding (But Not Certain) Lead|Daniel Malloy|September 10, 2020|Ozy
It comes against a backdrop of pandemic and protest that will no doubt affect the season beyond the league simply emptying the stands and conceding a few words of support.
What To Watch For In An Abnormally Normal 2020 NFL Season|Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com)|September 9, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
The earth — at least the part of it that is California — was no longer a backdrop for our actions, the set of our play.
The Climate Crisis Is Happening Right Now. Just Look at California’s Weekend.|by Elizabeth Weil|September 9, 2020|ProPublica
That’s the surprisingly realistic science backdrop of Biohackers, but that’s where it stays.
Stream or Skip? A Synthetic Biologist’s Review of ‘Biohackers’ on Netflix|Elsa Sotiriadis|September 2, 2020|Singularity Hub
This years-long back-and-forth, against the economic backdrop of traditional news media decline, has helped evolve Google’s position.
Google to launch ‘enhanced news storytelling’ project with licensed content|Greg Sterling|August 20, 2020|Search Engine Land
Against this backdrop, Paul breaking bread with Sharpton may be too much for Republican primary voters to watch or stomach.