tailbone

noun

tail·​bone ˈtāl-ˌbōn How to pronounce tailbone (audio)
1
: a caudal vertebra
2
: coccyx

Examples of tailbone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web D’Angelo Russell missed Wednesday’s game with a bruised tailbone, and Cam Reddish has been in and out of the rotation with groin and knee issues. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024 Next, tuck the tailbone and lift it back off the floor one vertebra at a time until the torso forms a straight line from shoulders to knees. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024 Designed with hip and tailbone pads, these pants are durable for rough play and will help keep players safe while in use. Casey Clark, Parents, 17 Nov. 2023 The little dip in your lower spine (above your tailbone) is where lumbar support should focus. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023 Hinge at the hips, keeping head in line with tailbone. Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 10 July 2023 Lift hips to move into downward-facing dog pose, pointing tailbone up and lowering heels toward the floor, maintaining a straight spine and extended legs. Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023 Meanwhile, the Saints will be without offensive tackle Landon Young, who suffered a knee injury during Friday’s practice, and tight ends Jesse James (groin) and Lucas Krull (tailbone) are also hurt. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2023 Alternating Military Press How to: Start kneeling with right leg forward, tailbone tucked and core engaged. Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tailbone was circa 1577

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Cite this Entry

“Tailbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailbone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

tailbone

noun
tail·​bone ˈtā(ə)l-ˌbōn How to pronounce tailbone (audio)
: coccyx

Medical Definition

tailbone

noun
tail·​bone -ˈbōn, -ˌbōn How to pronounce tailbone (audio)
1
: a caudal vertebra
2
: coccyx

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