underside
noun
un·der·side
ˈən-dər-ˌsīd 
ˌən-dər-ˈsīd
1
: the side or surface lying underneath
2
: a side usually hidden from sight
specifically
: the more unpleasant or reprehensible side
the underside of politics
Examples of underside in a Sentence
the underside of the table
The book explores the underside of human nature.
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The underside of the Murphy bed houses a bar-style dining table that works with a set of folding stools.
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1 July 2026
Working with 1 cookie at a time, spread 1 tablespoon vanilla glaze over half of underside of cookie.
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29 June 2026
Place about half of steak in skillet in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on undersides, about 2 minutes.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Inspect your hibiscus for insects, looking along stems, anywhere there is leaf damage, and on the undersides of leaves.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Working with 1 cookie at a time, spread 1 tablespoon vanilla glaze over half of underside of cookie.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Place about half of steak in skillet in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on undersides, about 2 minutes.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Inspect your hibiscus for insects, looking along stems, anywhere there is leaf damage, and on the undersides of leaves.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for underside
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“Underside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underside. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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underside
noun
un·der·side
ˈən-dər-ˌsīd
ˌən-dər-ˈsīd
: the side or part lying underneath
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