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.
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.
From hatch + back.