Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
derriere
noun
/ˌdɛr.iˈɛr/
Definition
The back part of the body, specifically the buttocks.
Examples
- She sat on the grass, her derriere sinking into the soft ground.
- The dancer’s movements highlighted her graceful derriere.
Meaning
Derriere is often used in a more playful or informal context to refer to someone’s backside.
Synonyms
- buttocks
- rear
- backside
- rump
- posterior
