# backdoor vs backdrop

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### backdoor
*noun · frequency rank #27,731*
Alternative form of back door.

### backdrop
*noun · IPA /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ · frequency rank #13,283*
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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