backsides
/ˈbækˌsaɪdz/
NOUN
1. The buttocks or rear part of the body
The fleshy rear part of the human body, particularly the buttocks or the area on which a person sits.
1.1. Human buttocks
The rounded, fleshy parts of the body below the lower back that support a person when sitting.
Synonyms
- buttocks
- butts
- bums
- bottoms
- rears
- posteriors
- behinds
- derrieres
- buns
- booties
- fannies
- keisters
- keesters
- heinies
- tushes
- nates
- fundaments
- seats
- hams
- haunches
- rumps
- duffs
- cheeks
Examples
- The hard wooden benches were uncomfortable, causing the audience to shift uncomfortably on their backsides.
- Despite the chilly weather, the children happily slid down the icy slope on their backsides.
- The hikers found a picturesque spot by the river and sat on their backsides to enjoy a picnic.
- The marathon runners felt the ache in their backsides as they reached the final stretch of the race.
- The old wooden stairs creaked under the weight of the workers as they descended on their backsides to avoid slipping.
Related Words
- hindquarters
- hind ends
- hind parts
- gluteal muscles
- tail ends
NOUN
2. The back or reverse side of something
The side or part of an object that is opposite its front, or the reverse side of something.
2.1. Rear side of an object
The part of an object, structure, or place that is located behind or opposite its front-facing side.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- fronts
- foreparts
- faces
Related Words
- hindparts
- posterior sides
- back ends
- reverse surfaces