humpback
noun
hump·back ˈhəmp-ˌbak 
for sense 1 also -ˈbak
plural humpbacks
1
: a humped or crooked back
also : kyphosis
2
dated, offensive : a person with a humpback
3
: humpback whale
4
: pink salmon
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Mackle went on to tell the AP that sperm and humpback whales were known to be in the area, which is a popular destination for whale-watching, according to the news agency. 
Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Most of the whales have been humpback, which can measure up to 55 feet and weigh up to 40 tons, according to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation, a nonprofit group dedicated to the conservation of whales. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The center said overall, seven gray whales and 3 humpback whales have died in the area this year. USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Sound is a vital form of communication for all species, and humpback whales are no different. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Among a global population of 35,000 to 40,000, nearly 3,000 humpback whales live off the western coast of North America. Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 When Robyn Ehrlich visited Alaska last August, the Hawaii resident hoped to see humpback whales in their summer home. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Want to catch some waves and get a glimpse of migrating humpback whales? Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, the NOAA Fisheries New England/Mid-Atlantic warned on Twitter that three juvenile humpback whales were feeding off of Plymouth. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 30 July 2022 See More
Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Most of the whales have been humpback, which can measure up to 55 feet and weigh up to 40 tons, according to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation, a nonprofit group dedicated to the conservation of whales. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 The center said overall, seven gray whales and 3 humpback whales have died in the area this year. USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Sound is a vital form of communication for all species, and humpback whales are no different. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Among a global population of 35,000 to 40,000, nearly 3,000 humpback whales live off the western coast of North America. Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 When Robyn Ehrlich visited Alaska last August, the Hawaii resident hoped to see humpback whales in their summer home. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Want to catch some waves and get a glimpse of migrating humpback whales? Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, the NOAA Fisheries New England/Mid-Atlantic warned on Twitter that three juvenile humpback whales were feeding off of Plymouth. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 30 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
humpback
noun
hump·back ˈhəmp-ˌbak
1
: a humped or crooked back
2
: humpback whale
Medical Definition
humpback
noun
hump·back
-ˌbak, for 1 also -ˈbak
: a humped or crooked back
also : kyphosis