PRONUNCIATION: /ˈlʌm.bɑːr/ (LUM-bar) 

PART OF SPEECH: Adjective 

MEANING: 

“Lumbar” refers to the lower region of the back, specifically the area between the rib cage and the pelvis. It’s commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts, such as lumbar support, lumbar spine, or lumbar pain. 

EXAMPLE IN A SENTENCE: 

“Sitting for long hours without proper lumbar support can lead to back pain.” 

This word is particularly useful when writing about health, posture, anatomy, or ergonomics.

Video credit: Julien’s pronunciation guide (YouTube)