noun
hatchback
HACH-bak
noun
1
A car with a rear door that swings upward to open, giving access to the boot/trunk area.
"They traded the sedan for a more practical hatchback."
How to Use Hatchback
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA car style with a lift-up rear door instead of a separate boot lid.
Word Forms
hatchbacks plural
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Etymology
A blend of "hatch" (the rear door) and "back" (the rear of the car).