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backless Meaning & Definition

/ˈbækləs/

What Does Backless Mean?

Backless is used as an adjective meaning Having no back, especially where one would be expected, as with a chair or a dress. It can also mean Having the back uncovered, showing the skin.

Word Facts for Backless

Part of speech	adjective
Pronunciation	//ˈbækləs//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	low-cut
Antonyms	backed

Backless Definition (Adjective)

Having no back, especially where one would be expected, as with a chair or a dress.
a backless surgical gown
Having the back uncovered, showing the skin.

Adjective

Having no back, said of things that typically have backs, such as chairs or dresses
a backless surgical gown
(of a person) having an uncovered back, having a back that shows skin

Synonyms of Backless

low-cut

Backless synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Backless

backed

Backless in a Sentence

a backless surgical gown

Word Forms & Grammar

backless (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Backless

trackless sackless tackless

Origin of Backless

From back + -less.

How to Pronounce Backless

You say backless as //ˈbækləs//. It has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Backless

What part of speech is backless?

Backless is an adjective.

What is another word for backless?

You can replace backless with words such as low-cut. See the full list of backless synonyms and antonyms.