backing

1 of 2

noun

back·​ing ˈba-kiŋ 

plural backings

1

: something forming a back

a tape with adhesive backing

2

a

: support, aid

financial backing

… sectarian or ethnic warlords battling for territory, with the backing of sponsors from neighboring countries.

—Aparisim Ghosh

b

: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies the lead musician

… she plans to record the songs with the backing of an orchestra.

—Cortney Harding

c

: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate

backing

2 of 2

present participle of back entry 4

Synonyms of backing

Noun

• support
• assistance
• assist
• help
• boost

Examples of backing in a Sentence

Noun

The tape has an adhesive backing.

The project has received financial backing from several investors.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

This government backing allows some borrowers to get better loan terms compared to traditional mortgages, including more flexible credit minimums and lower down payment requirements. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Oregon’s roster, bolstered by the financial backing of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, is loaded from top to bottom. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Riyadh’s Black Gold Museum has filled a Zaha Hadid building with more than 350 artworks on the subject, with backing from the culture ministry and the state’s petroleum think tank. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for backing

• blacking
• clacking
• cracking
• hacking
• jacking
• lacking
• packing
• racking
• sacking
• slacking
• smacking
• snacking

Kids Definition

backing

noun

back·​ing ˈbak-iŋ 

1

: something forming a back

2

a

: support entry 2, aid

b

: musical accompaniment

c

: endorsement sense 3, approval

Medical Definition

backing

noun

back·​ing ˈbak-iŋ 

: the metal portion of a dental crown, bridge, or similar structure to which a porcelain or plastic tooth facing is attached