Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

butt

noun
/bʌt/
Definition
The rounded part of the human body that a person sits on.
Examples
  • She fell on her butt while playing in the park.
  • He sat down with a thud, landing on his butt.
  • The athlete trained hard to strengthen his butt muscles.
Meaning
The term ‘butt’ typically refers to the posterior or rear end of a person.
Synonyms
  • rear
  • backside
  • behind
  • rump
  • posterior