B1nounhealth
US/ˈbæk.eɪk/
UK/ˈbæk.eɪk/
a pain in your back, often after lifting things or sitting for a long time
In context
Sitting at a desk all day gives me terrible backache.
My mother has suffered from backache since she worked in the rice fields.
If you have a backache, try gentle stretching instead of staying in bed.
Words that go with backache
verb + noun
- have backacheMany nurses have backache from lifting patients every day.
- cause backacheCarrying a heavy bag on one shoulder can cause backache.
verb + preposition
- suffer from backacheA lot of office workers suffer from backache.
adjective + noun
- bad backacheI couldn't play football because of a bad backache.
- terrible backacheHe woke up with terrible backache after sleeping on the sofa.
- chronic backacheYoga has helped her deal with chronic backache.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm backache today.Correct: I have backache today. / My back hurts today.