as in backside
the part of the body upon which someone sits
park your butts in the seats and keep quiet, or I'm turning this car around
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
the social outcast got tired of being the butt of everyone's jokes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
usually the U.S. Congress is the butt of the radio commentator's scathing wit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to kick
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of butt
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Police recovered a hammer, box of nails, lighter, cigarette butt, and kerosene bottle cap near the tree and cross after the fire was put out.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s not to say the athletes and technicians don’t stubbornly butt heads from time to time.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for butt
Noun
People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Police recovered a hammer, box of nails, lighter, cigarette butt, and kerosene bottle cap near the tree and cross after the fire was put out.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Verb
Diabate put his head down to butt up against Duren’s forehead after the two slowly crept toward each other and Duren took his right hand and swiped at Diabate.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s not to say the athletes and technicians don’t stubbornly butt heads from time to time.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for butt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butt
Noun
-
For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
-
The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Their purpose was partly decorative and partly protective, but the visual joke became unavoidable.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
-
The fierce woman who always wore black, who could light up a room with her sly jokes and smoky laughter, grew quieter and more fragile after losing her lover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
-
The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Noun
-
Brent crude oil, the global standard, has dropped below $78 per barrel, its lowest level since early March.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
-
Analysts at Citi on Monday adjusted their forecast for oil to $75 a barrel in the third quarter of this year, compared to a previous forecast of $110.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Booting up a brand For those with their ear to the ground in the soccer apparel world, the writing was on the wall before a ball had been kicked.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
-
Signs posted in Arabic around town encourage the Algerian players, who in turn spend their free time kicking balls around with local youths.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Noun
-
The product is typically marketed for consumers to use on the face (particularly the cheeks), buttocks and breasts, Coons shares.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
-
Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Noun
-
Investigators determined the victim was Edgar Carlos Garcia, then 39, of Mexico, who died after sustaining fatal injuries during an altercation that took place inside the warehouse.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
-
The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Noun
-
This could be rescheduling a doctor's appointment, finding a contractor after a pipe bursts, or picking up your dry cleaning before a flight in the morning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
-
With enough money, miles of pipe and drape, and a can-do attitude, anything can be a romantic wedding venue, even Madison Square Garden.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Butt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butt. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
