backache

noun

back·​ache ˈbak-ˌāk How to pronounce backache (audio)
: a pain in the lower back

Examples of backache in a Sentence

a patient suffering from backache
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For adults with a history of lower back pain, walking may provide a simple remedy: Researchers have found that patients who followed an easy walking program were able to go nearly twice as long without their backache returning as others not in the program. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Researchers found that for people with a history of backache, participating in a walking program stretched out the time between back pain episodes from 112 to 208 days. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Tylenol can be used to treat a few different conditions, such as: mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches, colds, and discomfort from a vaccine, says Walia. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 Some people report cramping pain and backaches in the weeks and months after IUD insertion. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for backache

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backache was in 1601

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“Backache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backache. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

backache

noun
back·​ache ˈbak-ˌāk How to pronounce backache (audio)
: pain usually in the lower back

Medical Definition

backache

noun
back·​ache ˈbak-ˌāk How to pronounce backache (audio)
: a pain in the lower back

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