English · Body & Health
backache
/ˈbæk.eɪk/
[/ˈbæk.eɪk/]
pain in the back
Beginnernoun
Definition
A continuous pain in the back.
Example
Hours of gardening left him with a stubborn backache that lasted for days.
Hours of gardening left him with a stubborn backache that lasted for days.
Etymology
A compound of 'back' and 'ache'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often linked to poor posture or heavy lifting.