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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Despite being a small hatchback, the Abarth 600e weighs 1,700kg, whereas the 2025 Mk8 Golf GTI, for example, is just 1,454kg.
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James Morris, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
In the car’s fourth generation, a sedan edition was added to the lineup, but it has mainly been sold as a three- or five-door hatchback.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
The Prius is synonymous with hybrid vehicles, and in the 25 years since its stateside debut, Toyota has sold more than six million of the prudent and popular hatchbacks.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
Evangelists and novices alike will be pleased with the hatchback's 0.9-inch suspension lift, unique tuning, multi-terrain mode and bolder, more rugged appearance.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
In the car’s fourth generation, a sedan edition was added to the lineup, but it has mainly been sold as a three- or five-door hatchback.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
The Prius is synonymous with hybrid vehicles, and in the 25 years since its stateside debut, Toyota has sold more than six million of the prudent and popular hatchbacks.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
Evangelists and novices alike will be pleased with the hatchback's 0.9-inch suspension lift, unique tuning, multi-terrain mode and bolder, more rugged appearance.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Hatchback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatchback. Accessed 14 Apr. 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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