backing

noun

back·​ing ˈba-kiŋ 

plural backings

1

: something forming a back

a tape with adhesive backing

2

a

: support, aid

financial backing

… sectarian or ethnic warlords battling for territory, with the backing of sponsors from neighboring countries.

—Aparisim Ghosh

b

: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies the lead musician

… she plans to record the songs with the backing of an orchestra.

—Cortney Harding

c

: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate

Synonyms

• support
• assistance
• assist
• help
• boost

Examples of backing in a Sentence

The tape has an adhesive backing.

The project has received financial backing from several investors.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ochoa has won the backing of Rep. Mike Levin, key labor leaders and unions and many mayors, city council and school board members up and down San Diego County. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025

However, unlike its brethren, sotol lacks the backing of international trade agreements to enforce that D.O. across borders. —Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

With the further backing of RedBird and investor Gerry Cardinale, Skydance reached a valuation of roughly $4 billion before mounting its assault on bigger prey. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 31 July 2025

The deal with Mexico amounted to Trump backing off his previous vow that there would be no extensions to trade talks beyond the midnight deadline. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for backing

• blacking
• clacking
• cracking
• hacking
• jacking
• lacking
• packing
• racking
• sacking
• slacking
• smacking
• snacking

Kids Definition

backing

noun

back·​ing ˈbak-iŋ 

1

: something forming a back

2

a

: support entry 2, aid

b

: musical accompaniment

c

: endorsement sense 3, approval

Medical Definition

backing

noun

back·​ing ˈbak-iŋ 

: the metal portion of a dental crown, bridge, or similar structure to which a porcelain or plastic tooth facing is attached