liftback

English

Etymology

lift +‎ back, modelled on hatchback or similar pre-existing automotive terms. Coined in 1973 by Toyota to describe their Celica model.

Noun

liftback (plural liftbacks)

1. (US, automotive) A variation on the hatchback car body style, with a more gently sloping roofline.

Anagrams

• backlift