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

• cheeks
• rump
• seat
• bum
• fanny
• tail
• bottom

Examples of derriere in a Sentence

I slipped on the ice and fell on my derriere.

wore a jacket that reached just below the derriere

Recent Examples on the Web

The Gypsy top is ultra-flattering yet still supportive while the Hailey Bottoms accentuate your derriere perfectly. —Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

In one of the photos, the Rhode founder teased the brand's upcoming undereye patches — which are not yet available for sale — by playfully placing one squarely on her derriere. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025

Of course, Europe could choose not to get its skates on, but the writing is so clearly on the wall that the trend toward getting off its fat, comfy derriere and stepping up its game is undeniable. —Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

The right pair of butt-lifting jeans has the unparalleled power to instantly transform your look and flatter your figure, simultaneously highlighting your curves, contouring your assets, and smoothing out the derriere. —Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024

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

Rhymes for derriere

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware