liftback en · NOUN
Etymology
From lift + back, modelled on hatchback or similar pre-existing automotive terms. Coined in 1973 by Toyota to describe their Celica model.
Meanings
- (US) A variation on the hatchback car body style, with a more gently sloping roofline.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| liftbacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |