plural noun
The body parts between the neck and waist, on the side opposite the chest.
Their backs hurt after the long hike.
The swimmers' backs were red from the sun.
American English
How to pronounce backs
noun · verbB1Very common word
BAAKS
/bæks/
One syllable.
Form of back
Backs can be a plural noun or a third-person singular verb.
The body parts between the neck and waist, on the side opposite the chest.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The rear parts or surfaces of several things, opposite their fronts.
We painted the backs of the doors white.
The backs of the chairs are covered in fabric.
third-person singular verb
Supports a person, idea, or plan.
She backs the new safety plan.
Our manager backs the team completely.
third-person singular verb
Moves backward or makes a vehicle move backward.
The driver backs the van into the driveway.
The truck backs out of the narrow space slowly.
Useful expressions
to make a copy of computer files so you do not lose them
Back up your photos before you replace the phone.
to return something to its owner
Please give back my keys.
repeatedly moving in one direction and then the other
The dog ran back and forth across the yard.