backdrop
Pronunciation:
/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: Against a backdrop of falling interest rates, the new savings account is looking less appealing.
verb
Definitions
To serve as a backdrop for.
Example: a brilliant sunset backdropping the famous skyline