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backside Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of backside?

The plural of backside is backsides.

/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

What Does Backside Mean?

Backside is a noun that means The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly. It is also used to mean The back side of an estate: the backyard and outbuildings behind a main house, especially an outhouse. As an adjective, it means Approaching an obstacle backward.

Backside at a Glance

Part of speech	noun, adjective
Pronunciation	//ˈbækˌsaɪd//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	stern, butt and ass
Antonyms	front, forepart and front end
Plural	backsides

Backside Definition (Noun)

The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:
The building's backside faced an alley and was covered in grime and graffiti.
The back side of an estate: the backyard and outbuildings behind a main house, especially an outhouse.
The building's backside faced an alley and was covered in grime and graffiti.
A person's buttocks.
Having ridden the horse all day for the first time, I had painful blisters on my backside.
The back side of a page: a verso.
The reverse or opposite of anything.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back,‎ side.

Backside as an Adjective

Approaching an obstacle backward.

Synonyms of Backside

stern butt ass bum prat bottom tail arse fundament keister rear derriere rump behind tush posterior seat buttocks fanny buns tail end rear end hindquarters tooshiehind endback end can backhouse

Backside synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Backside

front forepart front end frontside

Backside in a Sentence

The building's backside faced an alley and was covered in grime and graffiti.

Having ridden the horse all day for the first time, I had painful blisters on my backside.

Word Forms & Grammar

backside (plural backsides)

backside (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Backside

Origin of Backside

From back +‎ side.

Pronouncing Backside

The standard pronunciation of backside is //ˈbækˌsaɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Backside

Is backside a noun or an adjective?

Backside is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for backside?

Words with a similar meaning to backside include stern, butt and ass. See the full list of backside synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of backside?

The opposite of backside can be expressed with words like front, forepart, front end and frontside.