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rearmost

American  
[reer-mohst] / ˈrɪərˌmoʊst /

adjective

  1. farthest in the rear; last.


rearmost British  
/ ˈrɪəˌməʊst /

adjective

  1. nearest the rear; coming last

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Etymology

Origin of rearmost

First recorded in 1710–20; rear 1 + -most

Example Sentences

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Sometimes you’re offered a still picture of him sobbing, his expression wrenched and tortured — the way a stage actor, exaggerating for Broadway’s rearmost seats, might portray grief.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2021

In the Highlander, the rearmost passengers - particularly if they are adults - will feel cramped in comparison.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2020

The brake pedal could detach if drivers move pedals to the rearmost position, it said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2019

The rearmost portion of the Sir David Attenborough's stern is being moved from its production yard in Newcastle to Birkenhead where the rest of the hull is being built.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2017

He started at the rearmost row and moved methodically, from row to row, stopping at each chair, whether or not it was occupied, to read the name placard on its arm.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger