backdrop

Plural: backdrops

Noun

• A painted cloth hung at the back of a stage.
• scenery hung at back of stage
• 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.

Verb

• To serve as a backdrop for.

Examples

• a brilliant sunset backdropping the famous skyline
• Against a backdrop of falling interest rates, the new savings account is looking less appealing.
• The high-scoring letters on the board formed the perfect backdrop for my bingo.

Synonyms

backcloth, background