rearmost

adjective

rear·​most ˈrir-ˌmōst How to pronounce rearmost (audio)
Synonyms of rearmostnext
: farthest in the rear : last

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the rearmost part of the building the rearmost people in the cafeteria line often get the dregs that nobody wanted and for good reason
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The rearmost windows also feature cutouts for bottles, glasses, and other crucial bar utensils. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 June 2024 And same goes for the true six-wheel-drive power train, which runs in full-time four-wheel drive as standard, and can then activate a custom transfer case ahead of the middle axle to send power to the rearmost wheels when required. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024

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First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rearmost was in 1718

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“Rearmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rearmost. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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rearmost

adjective
rear·​most ˈri(ə)r-ˌmōst How to pronounce rearmost (audio)
: farthest in the rear : last
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