adj
rearview
REERV-yoo
Rearview (adj) means showing or relating to the view behind a vehicle. Example: “She checked the rearview mirror before changing lanes.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- rearviews
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Etymology
From rear plus view.
Rhymes for rearview
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What does “rearview” mean?
The word “rearview” means showing or relating to the view behind a vehicle. In plain terms, relating to the mirror that lets a driver see what's behind the vehicle; often used loosely to mean that mirror itself.
How do you pronounce “rearview”?
“Rearview” is pronounced REERV-yoo (/ˈɹɪɹvjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “rearview” in a sentence?
Here is “rearview” used in a sentence: “She checked the rearview mirror before changing lanes.”
What part of speech is “rearview”?
Depending on how it is used, “rearview” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “rearview” have?
“Rearview” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing or relating to the view behind a vehicle.
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