back page

¹ American

[bak payj] / ˈbæk ˈpeɪdʒ /

noun

the last or last few pages of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication; back matter.

back-page ² American

[bak payj] / ˈbæk ˈpeɪdʒ /

adjective

relating to or occurring on the last few pages of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, and thus not especially important.

Example Sentences

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"For us to get that sort of exposure and maybe knock the Winter Olympics off the back page of the sports would be unbelievable for cricket in the country and just bring some attention to us."

From Barron's

Pallister was facing towards the dugout - and Haroun, who saw the opportunity for a snap she knew would become the back page splash the following morning.

From BBC

Metro back page - 'Window pain disappoints but Arteta keeps faith'

From BBC

Star back page - 'We'll fly with Kai'

From BBC

Express back page - 'Arteta's window pain'

From BBC

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