aftermost

adjective

af·​ter·​most ˈaf-tər-ˌmōst How to pronounce aftermost (audio)
: farthest aft

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The cockpit feels expansive, with a three-person sunpad in the aftermost section that also conceals stowage areas stacked on top of each other—one for lines and smaller items, and another below with space for a generator and Quick gyrostabilizer, as well as room for dive-tank racks or Seabobs. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023 Advanced tech aside, perhaps the soul of this boat is best encapsulated in its aftermost sections. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

after entry 4 + -most

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aftermost was in 1658

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“Aftermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftermost. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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