back of
preposition
US, informal
: behind
… stood leaning against a parked car out back of the building …—
Peter Goldman et al.
Peter Goldman et al.They now sit … just two games back of the Yankees in the wild card race.—Steve Buckley
Steve BuckleyExamples of back of in a Sentence
the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school
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The ball caromed off the back of the rim but the moment still drew plenty of oohs and aahs.
—Staff, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
The back of each trailer must have two red tail lights, two red reflectors and a white license plate light, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
—Eleanor Nash
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Use the back of the photograph to document details like the date, location, and names of people shown.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Each of the two chairs comes with two cushions, which can be used on the seat and back of the chair.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Staff, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
The back of each trailer must have two red tail lights, two red reflectors and a white license plate light, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
—Eleanor Nash
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Use the back of the photograph to document details like the date, location, and names of people shown.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Each of the two chairs comes with two cushions, which can be used on the seat and back of the chair.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for back of
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“Back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20of. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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