hatchback
noun
hatch·back
ˈhach-ˌbak 
: an automobile the back of which consists of a hatch that opens upward
also
: the back itself
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But to recap, in 1976, someone at VW had the bright idea of giving the Golf hatchback a more powerful engine and better handling.
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
Kia also launched the K4 hatchback to join its sedan sibling.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Volkswagen has a proud history of hatchbacks, with timeless nameplates like the Golf and Polo popping immediately to mind.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
The Formentor is a rather cool little crossover/hatchback, available with either a 48 V mild hybrid (starting at under $32,000 or 28,000 euros) or a plug-in hybrid (starting at under $49,000 or 43,000 euro) powertrain.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
Kia also launched the K4 hatchback to join its sedan sibling.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Volkswagen has a proud history of hatchbacks, with timeless nameplates like the Golf and Polo popping immediately to mind.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
The Formentor is a rather cool little crossover/hatchback, available with either a 48 V mild hybrid (starting at under $32,000 or 28,000 euros) or a plug-in hybrid (starting at under $49,000 or 43,000 euro) powertrain.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Hatchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatchback. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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hatchback
noun
hatch·back
ˈhach-ˌbak
1
: a back on an automobile having an upward-opening hatch
2
: an automobile having a hatchback
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