derriere

Example Sentences

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When Ms. Deretsky illustrated Tiktaalik, she portrayed it with its derrière submerged in water, as the fossil’s back half was a mystery at the time.

From New York Times

Making the most of her 15- to 30-second screen time in each, she winks, pouts, shrugs or sticks out her derrière; she mimes putting on serum, eye cream and lip balm, urging her viewers to “project fabulous.”

From New York Times

The young hero of “I Need a New Butt!” makes what he believes to be a disturbing discovery: His derriere has two hemispheres.

From Washington Post

The wine’s name translates as “sitting on the beast,” and the label shows teeth that have apparently taken a bite out of the derrière — excuse me, the détras — of the person riding the beast.

From Washington Post

In the bit, Ryan Dunn throws his legs up and inserts a little toy Corvette into his derrière.

From New York Times