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

• 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

Jerusalem — With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to a number of countries recognizing a Palestinian state. —Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025

Starting in 2013, Turning Point began receiving financial backing from serial entrepreneur Gary Rabine (CEO of the Rabine Group). —Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025

The rug’s backing is made of non-toxic and nonslip rubber that’s safe for kids and pets and won’t budge in high-traffic areas. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025

What is more, the core aspirations of the Korean majority had the backing of American and Korean reformers in the military government, who had been sent to Korea by the State Department. —Kornel Chang september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025

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