derriere

noun

ˌder-ē-ˈer How to pronounce derriere (audio)
variants or derrière
Definition of derrierenext
as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits wore a jacket that reached just below the derriere

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Recent Examples of derriere After Alexander McQueen’s spring 1995 collection introduced the bumster, the derrière-baring look has enjoyed several resurgences—most recently in McQueen’s spring 2026 collection by Seán McGirr. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026 National and historic milestones are but a questionable fantasy in the mind of Kim Kardashian, who once famously (and, perhaps, allegedly) balanced a champagne glass on her derrière. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025 These gingham shorts are long enough to fully cover my derriere, while still showing off my legs. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 The Gypsy top is ultra-flattering yet still supportive while the Hailey Bottoms accentuate your derriere perfectly. — Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for derriere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derriere
  1. cheeks
  2. bum
  3. seat
  4. tail
  5. rump
Noun
  • Her makeup is both fresh-faced and warm, with a hint of glowy—not shimmery—bronze on her cheeks and lids, and a generous dose of mascara without any discernible liner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After Swift appeared with Fazit’s Gold Speckles makeup patches decorating her cheeks, the brand reported a 3,500 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheeks
Noun
  • Carl Sandburg’s 1927 American Songbag featured a whole section of hobo songs presenting the bum as a beau ideal.
    — Caroline Fraser, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The silhouette was heavily elongated, with three-quarter-length jackets and argyle knitwear that covered the bum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • Democrats’ hopes rise in Texas Democrats are feeling newly optimistic about Texas, even in deep-red seats.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • However, in this case, the two Democratic seats in the minority are currently vacant, and one Republican seat is about to be vacated.
    — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of seat
Noun
  • Aviation experts were surprised that the plane did not crash after a descent so extreme that most of the rudder was ripped off the tail.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Beneath the waterline, a tail rudder modeled after a fish fin takes over.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tail
Noun
  • This is also why bucks generally have shorter tails than does, and less white on the rump.
    — Tom Carpenter, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Then, pair a Black Angus rump steak, aged for three weeks in herbed butter and redolent of fresh rosemary (€38), with a glass of a spicy-fruity Barolo from the pioneering Piedmont vintner Chiara Boschis (€22).
    — New York Times, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of rump

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“Derriere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derriere. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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