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

Everything from compact hatchbacks to full-size SUVs, hybrids, and even its electric vehicles shares one common factor. —New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026

In the video, three officers surround a black hatchback sedan, which was pulled over on the side of the road. —Anna Bauman, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026

Even with membership discounts, refueling in Hong Kong cost 15% more than before the war for Jason Kan, an independent commercial consultant in the city who drives a compact hatchback. —John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026

For the 2026 model year, Kia introduced a new hatchback variant, selling alongside the existing K4 sedan, serving as the modern replacement for the Kia Forte. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026

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