derriere
noun
der·ri·ere
ˌder-ē-ˈer 
ˌde-rē-
variants
or derrière
: the part of the body a person sits on : buttocks
—used euphemistically
Not only do most federal, state, and local parks and open spaces strictly prohibit taking any part of a plant, let alone digging up the whole thing, but try this on private land and you might be digging buckshot out of your derriere instead.—
Jerry Emory
Jerry EmoryLiposuction is also the best way to treat lumpy derrieres and remove saddle bags.—Mary Ellen Banashek
Mary Ellen BanashekExamples of derriere in a Sentence
I slipped on the ice and fell on my derriere.
wore a jacket that reached just below the derriere
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Of course, Europe could choose not to get its skates on, but the writing is so clearly on the wall that the trend toward getting off its fat, comfy derriere and stepping up its game is undeniable.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Will throw anyone else under the bus to protect his own derriere.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The right pair of butt-lifting jeans has the unparalleled power to instantly transform your look and flatter your figure, simultaneously highlighting your curves, contouring your assets, and smoothing out the derriere.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
The flash-forward also features Lori Loughlin as an elderly version of her character, Becky, complete with an exaggeratedly wide prosthetic derriere.
—John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Will throw anyone else under the bus to protect his own derriere.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The right pair of butt-lifting jeans has the unparalleled power to instantly transform your look and flatter your figure, simultaneously highlighting your curves, contouring your assets, and smoothing out the derriere.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
The flash-forward also features Lori Loughlin as an elderly version of her character, Becky, complete with an exaggeratedly wide prosthetic derriere.
—John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for derriere
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“Derriere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derriere. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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