be back

phrase

: return
She left earlier but she should be back soon.

Examples of be back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
McDuffie is happy to be back in Southern California and has easily melded into the Rams’ culture. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Sieler will be back for the regular season opener, the coach said. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Once their short-term leases end, the businesses will be back on their own. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 There’s plenty to keep you busy both on and off the property—just make sure to be back for their stellar sunsets. — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for be back

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Be back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20back. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster