rear
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Airbus aircraft, which has been designed specifically for the across-the-world flight, carries an extra 20,000-litre rear centre fuel tank to enable non-stop commercial flights of up to 22 hours.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
"I had hold of its tail from the rear of the snake, kept hold of it for two hours before it finally gave up and came out," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The kitchen and bedroom of the Kowalskis’ claustrophobic two-room apartment were set against a rear wall of louvered shutters with a second-story wrought-iron balcony reached by a spiral staircase; a streetlamp marked the outdoor scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Navy rear admiral told the BBC Radio4’s Today program that clearing the mines could take “weeks to months.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
Over Nollie’s shoulder, I saw Toos standing in the rear door to the shop, laughing and sobbing both at once.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing rear
Mother's Day Words: What Mothers Do
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Tribute to the Dog," Vocabulary from the speech
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Spoon River Anthology
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
