in back of

phrase

Synonyms of in back ofnext
: behind
One day, I was sitting in the tiny parlor in back of the store …John McNulty

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in back of was circa 1910

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“In back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20back%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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