back of
preposition
US, informal
: behind
… stood leaning against a parked car out back of the building …—
Peter Goldman et al.
Peter Goldman et al.They now sit … just two games back of the Yankees in the wild card race.—Steve Buckley
Steve BuckleyExamples of back of in a Sentence
the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school
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Thomas was going to be picked off before the next pitch, but first baseman Jared Jones hit him in the back of the helmet with his throw.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
If mixing up cocktails at home seems intimidating, don't fear—the secret to your new favorite drink might already be in the back of your fridge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Cole Sands threw a first-pitch fastball high and Vázquez popped up almost before the ball even arrived, delivering a laser to Lewis just above the back of Ramos.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 May 2025
For one thing, the input slot is in the back of the printer, which is a little inconvenient to reach.
—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
If mixing up cocktails at home seems intimidating, don't fear—the secret to your new favorite drink might already be in the back of your fridge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Cole Sands threw a first-pitch fastball high and Vázquez popped up almost before the ball even arrived, delivering a laser to Lewis just above the back of Ramos.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 May 2025
For one thing, the input slot is in the back of the printer, which is a little inconvenient to reach.
—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
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“Back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20of. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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