camelback

noun

cam·​el·​back ˈka-məl-ˌbak 

: the back of a camel

Examples of camelback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While two-story shotguns are basically unheard of, some homes added what is known as a camelback addition. — Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 19 June 2024

Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region. — Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025

The attraction is also expected to include what Carowinds describes as the tallest reverse drop and tallest reverse camelback drop on a water ride or flume. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026

No injuries were reported in a fire to a two-story camelback house in Louisville's Irish Hill neighborhood Thursday morning. — The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for camelback

• almanac
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback
• stickleback