Definition of hatchback
: an automobile the back of which consists of a hatch that opens upward; also : the back itself
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1970
First Known Use of hatchback
1970
HATCHBACK Defined for English Language Learners
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hatch·back
\ˈhach-ˌbak\
Definition of hatchback for English Language Learners
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: a door that opens upward on the back of a car; also : a car that has such a door
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