B2adjectivetransport
US/rɪr/
UK/rɪə/
at or in the back of something, especially a vehicle or building
In context
Children should always sit in the rear seats of a car.
Please leave the bus by the rear door.
The rear window was broken during the night.
Words that go with rear
adjective + noun
- rear seatFasten your seat belt, even in the rear seat.
- rear windowHe looked through the rear window of the bus.
- rear doorUse the rear door to get into the warehouse.
- rear wheelThe rear wheel of my bike is flat.
- rear entranceStaff use the rear entrance of the hotel.
- rear-view mirrorCheck your rear-view mirror before turning.