noun
hatchback
HACH-bak
Hatchback (noun) means a car with a rear door that swings upward to open, giving access to the boot/trunk area. Example: “They traded the sedan for a more practical hatchback.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hatchbacks
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They traded the sedan for a more practical _____.
Etymology
A blend of "hatch" (the rear door) and "back" (the rear of the car).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hatchback” mean?
The word “hatchback” means a car with a rear door that swings upward to open, giving access to the boot/trunk area. In plain terms, a car style with a lift-up rear door instead of a separate boot lid.
How do you pronounce “hatchback”?
“Hatchback” is pronounced HACH-bak (/ˈhæt͡ʃˌbæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hatchback” in a sentence?
Here is “hatchback” used in a sentence: “They traded the sedan for a more practical hatchback.”
What part of speech is “hatchback”?
“Hatchback” is a noun.
