derriere

noun

der·​ri·​ere ˌder-ē-ˈer 

ˌde-rē-

variants or derrière

: the part of the body a person sits on : buttocks

—used euphemistically

Not only do most federal, state, and local parks and open spaces strictly prohibit taking any part of a plant, let alone digging up the whole thing, but try this on private land and you might be digging buckshot out of your derriere instead.

—Jerry Emory

Liposuction is also the best way to treat lumpy derrieres and remove saddle bags.

—Mary Ellen Banashek

Synonyms

• backside
• behind
• booty [slang]
• bootie
• bottom
• breech
• bum
• buns
• butt
• buttocks
• caboose
• can
• cheeks
• duff
• fanny
• fundament
• hams
• haunches
• heinie [slang]
• hunkers
• keister [slang]
• keester
• nates
• posterior
• rear
• rear end
• rump
• seat
• tail
• tail end
• tush [slang]

Example Sentences

I slipped on the ice and fell on my derriere.

wore a jacket that reached just below the derriere

Recent Examples on the Web

Or how about a human derriere made out of soy wax? —Annie Werner, WSJ, 15 Apr. 2021

The leggings have a butt-scrunch design meant to highlight your derriere, come in 94 colors including bright options and tie-dye varieties, and are available in sizes XS to 4XL. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023

Ford buffing a male model’s derriere. —Blue Carreon, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021

Delicate ruching and a low cut hip makes this suit a great option for those who want a bit more coverage on their derriere, while the halter style gives it a touch of vintage flare. —Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 18 Jan. 2023

Fans called on Nintendo and Illumination, the studio working on the film, to increase the plumber’s should-be-extraordinary derriere. —Gene Park, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2022

On September 29, the 26-year-old Scorpio debuted the image of large scorpion representing her star sign right on her derriere. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2022

For instance, her latest creation — the Corgi Butter Butt — consists of a brioche bun in the likeness of her Corgi's derriere. —Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022

The techniques Shipherd uses to help star athletes reclaim their A game are essentially the same as those that might apply to a middle-aged woman who fell on her derriere: positive self-talk and baby steps. —Elizabeth Heath, Washington Post, 12 July 2022

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Word History

Etymology

French derrière, from Old French derrier back part, rear, from derier, adverb, behind, from Late Latin deretro, from Latin de from + retro back

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above