rear window
Definition
- Noun:
- The window at the back of a vehicle: Specifically, the rear window is the car window located at the back of the vehicle, allowing vision out of the rear. It is typically a fixed piece of glass, not designed to be opened like side windows.
Usage
- The primary function of the rear window is to provide visibility for the driver to see what is behind the vehicle.
- It is often equipped with a defroster to clear condensation or ice.
- In many vehicles, the rear window incorporates the third brake light.
Examples
- Noun:
- The truck's large rear window gave the driver an excellent view of the traffic behind.
- She cleaned the rear window to improve visibility during the rainstorm.
- A sticker on the rear window advertised the family's favorite sports team.
Advanced Usage
- "rear window defroster": The electrical element embedded in or attached to the rear window to melt frost and ice.
- He turned on the rear window defroster to clear the morning frost.
- In cinematic context, "Rear Window" is the title of a famous Alfred Hitchcock film. However, this is a proper noun (a title) and not the standard lexical use of the term.
Variants and Related Words
- Back window: A common synonym for rear window.
- Rear windshield: Another term, often used interchangeably, though "windshield" typically refers to the front window.
- Liftgate window / Tailgate window: The window on the back of SUVs, minivans, or hatchbacks, which is often part of a larger door.
Synonyms
- Back window
- Rear glass
Related Phrases
- Out the rear window: An idiomatic expression meaning something has been discarded, abandoned, or has disappeared completely. (Note: This idiom uses the concept of a window but is not a direct definition of the car part).
- All our careful plans went out the rear window when the client changed their demands.
Noun
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car window that allows vision out of the back of the car
