Aftmost

Pronunciation: /æftmoʊst/

Definitions of aftmost

adjective located at or toward the rear or stern of a ship or aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 The aftmost seat on the bus was the only one available.

A2 The aftmost cabin on the cruise ship had a beautiful view of the ocean.

B1 The aftmost part of the airplane is where the lavatories are located.

B2 The aftmost section of the train is usually quieter than the rest.

C1 The aftmost area of the yacht is reserved for VIP guests.

C2 The aftmost deck of the cruise ship offers stunning sunset views.

Examples of aftmost in a Sentence

formal The aftmost part of the ship is where the captain's quarters are located.

informal Let's hang out at the aftmost deck for some peace and quiet.

slang I always chill at the aftmost spot on the boat to catch the best views.

figurative In the game of chess, the knight is like the aftmost piece, moving in an L-shaped pattern.

Grammatical Forms of aftmost

• past tense: aftmosted
• plural: aftmosts
• comparative: more aftmost
• superlative: most aftmost
• present tense: aftmosts
• future tense: will aftmost
• perfect tense: have aftmosted
• continuous tense: is aftmosting
• singular: aftmost
• positive degree: aftmost
• infinitive: to aftmost
• gerund: aftmosting
• participle: aftmosted

Origin and Evolution of aftmost

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aftmost' originated from the combination of 'aft' meaning towards the rear of a ship and 'most' indicating the superlative form of 'most'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in nautical contexts to refer to the furthest back part of a ship, 'aftmost' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe the rearmost position in any context.