backhoe

noun

back·​hoe ˈbak-ˌhō 

: an excavating machine having a bucket that is attached to a rigid bar hinged to a boom and that is drawn toward the machine in operation

Examples of backhoe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prosecutors said that a confrontation developed between Levi and some of the villagers who had gathered to stop the backhoe by throwing stones. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

Lili Kobielski Frank Berhardini, a 62-year-old backhoe operator from Staten Island, said he’s been coming to Aqueduct since age 7 and will never forget watching greats like Secretariat and Holy Bull run at this track. — Lili Kobielski, NBC news, 29 June 2026

Build, play, and display this dynamic backhoe loader toy that’s on sale for $6 during Amazon Prime Day. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backhoe

• beau
• beaut
• beaux
• blow
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

Kids Definition

backhoe

noun

back·​hoe -ˌhō 

: a large machine that digs into the earth with a metal scoop drawn toward the machine