backdrops
|back/drops|
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/ˈbækˌdrɑps/
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/ˈbækˌdrɒps/
(backdrop)
background setting
Etymology
'backdrop' originates from the combination of 'back' and 'drop,' where 'back' refers to the rear position and 'drop' refers to a hanging piece of cloth.
'backdrop' evolved from the theatrical term used in the 19th century to describe the rear curtain of a stage.
Initially, it referred specifically to theater scenery, but over time it evolved to include any background setting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery.
The play's backdrop depicted a serene countryside.
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Noun 2
the setting or background for an event or situation.
The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45