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

slipped and landed on my derriere

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

—Mary Ellen Banashek

Synonyms of derriere

• cheeks
• bum
• seat
• tail
• rump

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

These gingham shorts are long enough to fully cover my derriere, while still showing off my legs. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025

The Gypsy top is ultra-flattering yet still supportive while the Hailey Bottoms accentuate your derriere perfectly. —Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

In one of the photos, the Rhode founder teased the brand's upcoming undereye patches — which are not yet available for sale — by playfully placing one squarely on her derriere. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025

But the real show came later, when Ne-Yo was spotted on the dance floor twirling tongues with one of his girlfriends and grabbing her derriere. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for derriere

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware