adj
rearview
REERV-yoo
adj
1
Showing or relating to the view behind a vehicle.
"She checked the rearview mirror before changing lanes."
noun
1
Short for rearview mirror.
"He glanced at the rearview and saw flashing lights."
How to Use Rearview
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the mirror that lets a driver see what's behind the vehicle; often used loosely to mean that mirror itself.
Common pairings
rearview mirror
check the rearview
Word Forms
rearviews plural
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Etymology
From rear plus view.