derriere

noun

der·​ri·​ere ˌder-ē-ˈer 

ˌde-rē-

variants or derrière

: the part of the body a person sits on : buttocks

—used euphemistically

Not only do most federal, state, and local parks and open spaces strictly prohibit taking any part of a plant, let alone digging up the whole thing, but try this on private land and you might be digging buckshot out of your derriere instead.

—Jerry Emory

Liposuction is also the best way to treat lumpy derrieres and remove saddle bags.

—Mary Ellen Banashek

Synonyms

• backside
• behind
• booty [slang]
• bootie
• bottom
• breech
• bum
• buns
• butt
• buttocks
• caboose
• can
• cheeks
• duff
• fanny
• fundament
• hams
• haunches
• heinie [slang]
• hunkers
• keister [slang]
• keester
• nates
• posterior
• rear
• rear end
• rump
• seat
• tail
• tail end
• tush [slang]

Examples of derriere in a Sentence

I slipped on the ice and fell on my derriere.

wore a jacket that reached just below the derriere

Recent Examples on the Web

The flash-forward also features Lori Loughlin as an elderly version of her character, Becky, complete with an exaggeratedly wide prosthetic derriere. —John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

The high waist elongates legs, while the wedgie look suggests a taut derriere, perfect for women with short legs. —L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024

Jennifer Lopez Glitters in Glamorous Naked Dress as Met Gala Co-Host 15 hr 58 min ago Age is nothing but a number for Jennifer Lopez, whose Met Gala nearly-nude dress bared her incredible figure — including her derriere. —Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

Others say Bette Davis said its derriere reminded her of her second husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson. —Nicole Sperling Sinna Nasseri, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French derrière, from Old French derrier back part, rear, from derier, adverb, behind, from Late Latin deretro, from Latin de from + retro back

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above