Background
/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:25 pts10 letters
Definition of Background
noun
- One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
"The lawyer had a background in computer science."
- 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).
"The photographer let us pick a background for the portrait."
- The image or color over which a computer's desktop items are shown (e.g. icons or application windows).
verb
- To put in a position that is not prominent.
- To gather and provide background information (on).
Anagrams of Background
No exact anagrams found for "background". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
g2
r1
o1
u1
n1
d2
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Background
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Background"
Background is a 10-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Background" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "background" is a high-scoring word.