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hatchback

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhætʃˌbæk// UK //hˈætʃbæk// hatch·back

n. a car with a back door that opens like a lid. It usually has a flat roof and is good for carrying things because you can put them in the back.

n. a vehicle with a rear door that opens vertically like a lid, typically featuring a flat roof and a rear window. Often used to describe a specific style of car body.


SIMPLE

I am looking for a small hatchback for my daily commute.

CONTEXTUAL

The family chose a hatchback because it offered more cargo space than a standard sedan.

COMPLEX

While the sedan remains popular for its traditional silhouette, the hatchback has gained significant traction among urban drivers due to its superior practicality and fuel efficiency.

Origin

From hatch + back.

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