background

IPA: bˈækgraʊnd

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
(computing) The image or color over which a computer's desktop items are shown (e.g. icons or application windows).
(computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
(physics) Clipping of background radiation. [ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment.]

Examples of "background" in Sentences

A tepee stands in the background.
In the background is Timberline Lodge.
It was playing faintly in the background.
A Pennsylvania railroad is in the background.
In the background is the entrance to the Depository.
This was the context and the background and the reality.
The background and the setting with the sticks grabbing are perfect.
That is the context, and the Stonewall awards protest is the background.
It is notable for its detailed backgrounds and grimy futuristic setting.
That is unfair when considering the context of the background of Wikipedia.
The label background is transparent regardless if themes are enabled and for some reason that screws it.
Oaxaca's zócalo, with facade of presidential palace in background, is a pleasant place to spend the afternoon.
From the word background onward, I thought I was finished—with Fare anyhow, whatever long-term hopes I might have had about her.
I have no idea why the title background is gray at the beginning, but at least I figured out how to upload so the quality isn't total blur city.