Word
hatchback
Phoneticshatch·back, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhætʃˌbæk/
UK/hˈætʃbæk/
Definition
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.
Examples
“I am looking for a small hatchback for my daily commute.”
“The family chose a hatchback because it offered more cargo space than a standard sedan.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From hatch + back.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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