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back page

1 American  
[bak payj] / ˈbæk ˈpeɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the last or last few pages of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication; back matter.


back-page 2 American  
[bak payj] / ˈbæk ˈpeɪdʒ /

adjective

  1. relating to or occurring on the last few pages of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, and thus not especially important.


Example Sentences

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Pallister was facing towards the dugout - and Haroun, who saw the opportunity for a snap she knew would become the back page splash the following morning.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

On the back page, I found the Prayer of St. Francis:

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

The photograph and text on the back page were more deserving to be on the front than what was published.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2022

Tucked away on the back page were the words “the player’s ... integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions,” as some of the attributes for the voters to keep in mind during their decision making.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2022

And then I turned to the back page.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos