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

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 11 Sep. 2025.

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