in back
idiom
: in an area at the back of something
The clerk brought out the item from the storeroom in back
Examples of in back in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Bengals allowed at least 500 yards and 39 points and haven’t managed a takeaway in back-to-back weeks.
—
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite having no prior collegiate head-coaching experience, DeSean Jackson, the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, has led the 1-11 (in back-to-back seasons, no less) Hornets to a current 5-3 record.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Goalkeeper Lucca Adams made a total of seven saves in back-to-back shutouts.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The defense has not looked good in back-to-back weeks.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in back
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.
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite having no prior collegiate head-coaching experience, DeSean Jackson, the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, has led the 1-11 (in back-to-back seasons, no less) Hornets to a current 5-3 record.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Goalkeeper Lucca Adams made a total of seven saves in back-to-back shutouts.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The defense has not looked good in back-to-back weeks.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in back
Cite this Entry
“In back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20back. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share