backing

noun

back·​ing ˈba-kiŋ 

plural backings

1

: something forming a back

a tape with adhesive backing

2

a

: support, aid

financial backing

… sectarian or ethnic warlords battling for territory, with the backing of sponsors from neighboring countries.

—Aparisim Ghosh

b

: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies the lead musician

… she plans to record the songs with the backing of an orchestra.

—Cortney Harding

c

: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate

Synonyms of backing

• support
• assistance
• assist
• help
• boost

Examples of backing in a Sentence

The tape has an adhesive backing.

The project has received financial backing from several investors.

Recent Examples on the Web

His most sizable backing came from the state Republican Party, which has given him close to $1 million. —Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

Section 230 has garnered backing from some free-speech advocacy groups such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). —Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

The last time Bingham had a proper backing group was early on in his career, around Mescalito, with the Dead Horses. —Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026

Contributors embrace social impact over financial returns, backing projects like a documentary on housing instability from actor Chris Pine. —Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for backing

• blacking
• clacking
• cracking
• hacking
• jacking
• lacking
• packing
• racking
• sacking
• slacking
• smacking
• snacking

Kids Definition

backing

noun

back·​ing ˈbak-iŋ 

1

: something forming a back

2

a

: support entry 2, aid

b

: musical accompaniment

c

: endorsement sense 3, approval

Medical Definition

backing

noun

back·​ing ˈbak-iŋ 

: the metal portion of a dental crown, bridge, or similar structure to which a porcelain or plastic tooth facing is attached