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Definition of backache

backache

/ˈbækeɪk/
back · ache
Plural:backaches
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• noun

1

A prolonged or dull pain in the back, especially in the lumbar or lower spinal region.

Example

"Sitting at an unadjusted desk for eight hours a day gave him a persistent backache."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century as an English compound combining 'back' (from Old English 'bæc') and 'ache' (from Old English 'acan', meaning to suffer continuous pain).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backache. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backache
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