back passage

The term 'back passage' can refer to a physical alleyway or be used euphemistically in British English.

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Definition

B2Architecture

(common)A narrow alleyway located behind buildings, often used for access to the rear.

Example

  • The children used the back passage to quickly reach the park.

B2Anatomy

(euphemistic, British English)A polite term for the anus or rectum.

Example

  • He complained of discomfort in his back passage.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "back passage":

back doorback alleyback porchpassage houseback streetfront holeback holeback channel