What does "backless" mean?

Having no back, especially where one would be expected, as with a chair or a dress.

What is a synonym for "backless"?

Common synonyms include: low cut.

Backless

//ˈbækləs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Having no back, especially where one would be expected, as with a chair or a dress. not-comparable
"a backless surgical gown"
2
Having the back uncovered, showing the skin. not-comparable

Adjective

1
lacking a back wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

low cut

Antonyms

All antonyms

backed

Example

More examples

"The apartment was almost dismantled; chairs lay backless about the floor amid china shepherdesses and toreadors; pictures were thrown over the sofa, […]"

Etymology

From back + -less.

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