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backache

noun

back·​ache ˈbak-ˌāk How to pronounce backache (audio)
: a pain in the lower back

Examples of backache in a Sentence

a patient suffering from backache
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Despite the backaches, headaches, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sweating and various other physical manifestations from Clarke’s manifestation of the Murdaugh family patriarch, Jason was never going to actually catch up to Alex on the scale. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 And your lower trapezius muscles weaken and strain against the upward pull, leading to backaches and pain around the scapulae. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025 Tylenol is used to treat a several conditions, such as mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches and colds. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 Long stretches at a computer or tablet can cause eye strain and backaches, so encourage students to take regular movement breaks to stretch, walk around, or get fresh air. Larry Magid, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backache

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backache was in 1601

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“Backache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backache. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

backache

noun
back·​ache ˈbak-ˌāk How to pronounce backache (audio)
: pain usually in the lower back

Medical Definition

backache

noun
back·​ache ˈbak-ˌāk How to pronounce backache (audio)
: a pain in the lower back

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