Added 9 October 2026 rearward /ˈɹɪəwɜːd/ noun Categories: PlacesRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about rearward at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Direction toward the rear. his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions adjective Located in or toward the back or rear. the chair's rear legs Directed or moving toward the rear. a rearward glance adverb At or to or toward the back or rear. he moved back Related Words: backwardbackbackwardsreverserearbehindretrograderearmostpullposteriorlyagobackseat Back to today's word