rearmost

[ reer-mohst ]

adjective

1. farthest in the rear; last.

rearmost

/ ˈrɪəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. nearest the rear; coming last

Word History and Origins

Origin of rearmost¹

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

Example Sentences

The tool that dug into my rearmost molar’s pulp chamber shook my jaw with a percussive chug.

From Washington Post

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

He was solidly M., only more so, and surely it is this subtly enhanced, thoroughly confident expression of self that has guaranteed the moment’s placement on my memory’s dust-covered rearmost shelf.

From New York Times

They curl the gaster, the rearmost part of the body, as far forward as possible and wipe and wash it.

From New York Times

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

From Washington Times