hatchback

noun

hatch·​back ˈhach-ˌbak 

: an automobile the back of which consists of a hatch that opens upward

also : the back itself

Examples of hatchback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Nissan first introduced the LEAF in 2011, many saw it as a fairly straightforward, compact hatchback aimed at early electric vehicle (EV) adopters. —New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025

After spending a year with a bright red X6 M, our editors had a very different opinion of BMW’s high-riding hatchback utility vehicle. —Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025

Priced at around $12,000, this fully electric hatchback offers modern features, urban-ready performance, and a price tag that could finally bring EVs to the masses. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025

To be eligible for the tax credit, electrified pickup trucks, vans and SUVs must have an MSRP of $80,000 or less, while hatchbacks, wagons and sedans must have an MSRP of $55,000 or less. —Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hatchback

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback

Kids Definition

hatchback

noun

hatch·​back ˈhach-ˌbak 

1

: a back on an automobile having an upward-opening hatch

2

: an automobile having a hatchback