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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

backdrop

/bækˈdrɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does backdrop mean?

noun

A large piece of fabric or other material hung behind a stage or screen, used to create a background for a performance or display. A situation or context that provides a background or setting for an event or situation.

Example

"The elaborate backdrop of the theater was designed to transport the audience to a different world."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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