hatchback
noun
a style of automobile in which the rear deck lid and window lift open as a unit.
hatchbacks
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pluralof hatchback.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the WRC, souped-up Ford coupes and hatchbacks secured titles and won fans for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
If you’ve been to Europe recently, you’ve seen the increasingly popular Chinese-made BYD hatchbacks and SUVs, often with starting prices below $30,000.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Asked directly about the potential return of the Fiesta nameplate, which was used on the company's small hatchbacks for 47 years, Baumbick stopped short of confirming the move outright – but offered a solid hint.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Why shouldn’t their town square prioritize strolling couples and amateur oil painters and kids tossing softballs over parking meters and hatchbacks?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
For years, American drivers have been gravitating toward sport utility vehicles and away from sedans, compacts and hatchbacks.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
