backache

American  

[bak-eyk] / ˈbækˌeɪk /

noun

1. a pain, especially in the lumbar region of the back, usually caused by the strain of a muscle or ligament.

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backache British  

/ ˈbækˌeɪk /

noun

1. an ache or pain in one's back

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Etymology

Origin of backache

First recorded in 1595–1605; back ¹ + ache

Example Sentences

The Food and Drug Administration has approved capsaicin for the topical treatment of pain from arthritis, backache, strains and sprains.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The symptoms of premature labor can include contractions, unusual vaginal discharge, the feeling of pressure in the pelvic area, low dull backache or cramps in the uterus or abdomen.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2023

They’re a backache every time a collector moves.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

Other symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion, the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2022

We were still ten kilometers from the village when my chronic backache spread to a deep, rock-hard contraction across my lower belly, and I understood with horror that I was in labor.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver