backflip

noun

back·​flip ˈbak-ˌflip 

: a backward somersault especially in the air

Examples of backflip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time, Skattebo stepped onto the Fanatics Fest stage, lifted his pant leg to show off the massive scar on his right leg and then launched into a backflip in front of the crowd. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

The backflip to celebrate was as well-executed as his finish. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

After a few minutes, there was a dive off the arch, followed by a cannonball from the next person, a backflip from a third and then other more spectacular and daring stunts from the flock. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Fast forward to this year’s Spring Festival Gala, and Unitree again impressed the crowd with its robots’ more advanced moves that included backflips and leaps over platforms. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

backflip

noun

back·​flip -ˌflip 

: a backward somersault especially in the air