ALL meanings of backdrop
back·drop
B b - 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
- noun backdrop Also called, especially British, back-cloth. Theater. the rear curtain of a stage setting. 1
- noun backdrop the background of an event; setting. 1
- noun backdrop 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. 1
- verb with object backdrop to provide a setting or background for: A vast mountain range backdrops the broad expanse of lake. 1
- abbreviation BACKDROP background 1
- noun backdrop scenic cloth 1
- noun backdrop A painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery. 1
- noun backdrop A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage. 0
- noun backdrop The setting or background of a historical event. 0
- verb backdrop (Transitive Verb) To serve as a backdrop for. 0