1. a car with a door across the full width at the back that opens upward

Examples

• She bought a small hatchback for city driving.
• The hatchback’s rear door made loading groceries much easier.
• His first car was a red hatchback with good gas mileage.
• The hatchback design provides more cargo space than a sedan.
• They chose a hatchback because it was practical and affordable.
• The new hatchback model comes in several bright colors.