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- [bak-drop]
- /ˈbækˌdrɒp/
- /ˈbæk.drɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-drop]
- /ˈbækˌdrɒp/
Definitions of backdrop word
- countable noun backdrop A backdrop is a large piece of cloth, often with scenery painted on it, that is hung at the back of a stage while a play is being performed. 3
- countable noun backdrop The backdrop to an object or a scene is what you see behind it. 3
- countable noun backdrop The backdrop to an event is the general situation in which it happens. 3
- noun backdrop the background to any scene or situation 3
- noun backdrop a curtain hung at the back of a stage, often painted to represent some scene 3
- noun backdrop background or setting, as of an event 3
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Origin of backdrop
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1910-15; back1 + drop
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Backdrop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backdrop popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
backdrop usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backdrop
noun backdrop
- scenery — the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.
- scrim — a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- background — Your background is the kind of family you come from and the kind of education you have had. It can also refer to such things as your social and racial origins, your financial status, or the type of work experience that you have.
- scene — the place where some action or event occurs: He returned to the scene of the murder.
Top questions with backdrop
- how to make a backdrop?
- what is a backdrop?
- how to make a backdrop stand?
- how to make a photo backdrop?
- how to make paper flower backdrop?
- how to make a photo booth backdrop?
- how to make a red carpet backdrop?
- how to make balloon backdrop?
- where to buy backdrop stand?
- how to make a backdrop for a party?
- what does backdrop mean?
- how to light backdrop?
- how to make your own backdrop?
- how to make a wedding backdrop?
- how to make a wedding backdrop stand?
See also
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