undersurface

noun

ˈən-dər-ˌsər-fəs How to pronounce undersurface (audio)
Definition of undersurfacenext
as in underside
the side or part facing downward from something painted the undersurface of the plane blue

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Recent Examples of undersurface Pale green eggs are laid in clusters near the food source with each egg suspended at the end of slender silken threads attached to the undersurface of a leaf. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023 Scientists observed a beetle walking upside-down on the undersurface of a pool of water. — New York Times, 26 July 2021 The spots enlarge and are mirrored on the undersurface of the leaf with a white downy growth. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2015
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  1. underside
  2. bottom
Noun
  • Whether that all becomes quick and routine largely depends on dark ceramic tiles covering Starship’s underside.
    — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Screws Before getting your cash out, make sure to turn the furniture over and check out its underside.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of underside
Noun
  • The Razorbacks sit at 2-3 and near the bottom of the SEC ahead of today's matchup was Tennessee, and the prospects don't look great.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Remove bowl from mixer and gently fold in 1½ cups (187 g) all-purpose flour with a rubber spatula, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl, until no large, dry streaks of flour remain.
    — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottom

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“Undersurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersurface. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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