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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 notes

In 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.

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Frequently asked questions

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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