backside

[ bak-sahyd ]

noun

1. the rear or back part or view of an object, person, scene, etc.; that part which is opposite the front.
2. rump; buttocks.

backside

/ ˌbækˈsaɪd /

noun

1. the back of something
2. informal.
   ˈbækˌsaɪd the buttocks

Word History and Origins

Origin of backside¹

1350–1400; Middle English back syde; back ¹, side ¹; compare Old English bæce backside

Example Sentences

The linebacker ended up on his backside.

From Los Angeles Times

When Flaherty returned to the bench in the middle of the seventh inning, he was smacked on the backside by Shohei Ohtani.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s secluded and dreamy, plus fun scrambling up to the backside of Sandstone Peak.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ever since Brendon McCullum took over more than two years ago, every Test reverse has been portrayed as a mortal blow to the Bazball ideology, ammunition to the section of England followers waiting for the whole project to fall on its backside.

From BBC

“Your left tackle protects you because you’re right-handed. Who’s on my backside? You talk to your right tackle. Tell him to make sure no one runs me over and I’ll make sure no one runs over you.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• butt
• posterior
• rump