BACKSPACE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard

Example: To erase, you must backspace

Categories: Type, Typewrite

Synonyms

Backspace, Backspace key, Backspacer

🔗 Related Words

back – A related word in the same word family.

space – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

The average English speaker uses vocabulary descended from dozens of ancient languages daily.