Backless Meaning in English
word
ˈbækɫəs
BAK-luhs
bˈækləs
BAK-luhs
Definition
Describes something, usually clothing or furniture, that does not have a back or a backrest.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with 'backless dress', 'backless top', or furniture like a 'backless stool'. Usually refers to style or cut in fashion, indicating exposure of the back. Not used to describe people or animals.
Spanish: sin espaldaPortuguese (BR): sem costasPortuguese (PT): sem costasChinese (Simplified): 露背的Chinese (Traditional): 露背的Hindi: पीठ रहितArabic: بدون ظهرBengali: পিঠখোলা - পেছনবিহীন (ফার্নিচার)Russian: без спинки - с открытой спиной (одежда)Japanese: 背中の開いた - 背もたれのないVietnamese: hở lưng - không tựa lưngKorean: 등이 없는 - 등이 드러난Turkish: sırt dekolteli - sırtı olmayanUrdu: بغیر پچھلے حصے کے - کھلی پشت والاIndonesian: tanpa sandaran - model punggung terbuka
Example Sentences
She wore a backless dress to the party.
basic
The bar has backless stools.
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She bought a backless top for summer.
basic
I love how elegant a backless dress looks at formal events.
natural
Those backless benches in the park are kind of uncomfortable after a while.
natural
She was nervous about wearing such a backless outfit, but everyone said she looked great.
natural