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informal
a
: the part of the body that a person sits on : buttocks
I slid down on my backside, heaving or rowing myself with my arms and using my good leg for steering …—
Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks
b
: the part of the body of a four-legged animal corresponding to the buttocks : rump sense 1a
… admits she hit the dog's backside but denies hitting it on the head.—Ann Krueger
Ann Krueger2
or back side
: the side or surface opposite the front or face of something : the farthest or reverse side : back
A tight, rocky couloir drops down the backside of the peak …—Mike Beaudry
Mike BeaudryThe guy with the clipboard pulled me over, pointed to an innocuous little knob on the back side of the engine and said it's part of the computer and needs to be replaced.—Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Tom and Ray Magliozzi3
or back side
a
: the side opposite the homestretch on a racecourse : backstretch
When challenged on the backside the final time around, Tudor Palm would have no part of it, and burst to the lead again.—Jackie Burke
Jackie Burke
b
: the part of a playing field or court (as in football or basketball) that is away from where the main action or play is occurring
—often used before another noun
a backside tackle
c
: the final 9 holes of an 18-hole golf course
The duo had a little trouble on the backside, though, as they bogeyed the par-3 11th hole.—Brian Girasoli
Brian GirasoliExamples of backside in a Sentence
our backsides were sore after sitting on those hard benches for so long
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In the video, Spiranac is turned around and wearing small bike shorts, leading users on X to accuse her of purposely trying to show off her backside.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
So, marketers should have advertising support leading up to the peak season, which then carries into the peak season and then on the backside of the peak.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Another noticeable difference is the use here of adaptive triggers, which are adjustable to your play style with the flip of a switch on the backside.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
So, marketers should have advertising support leading up to the peak season, which then carries into the peak season and then on the backside of the peak.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Another noticeable difference is the use here of adaptive triggers, which are adjustable to your play style with the flip of a switch on the backside.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Backside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backside. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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