liftgate

noun

lift·​gate ˈlift-ˌgāt How to pronounce liftgate (audio)
: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward

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Features like a power liftgate, low-profile roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, and a heated steering wheel and front seats are all standard. New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026 The base model with essential features. SEL: Includes upgrades like a hands free liftgate and heated front seats. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2025 Dealers are to inspect and reinstall or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, at no cost. James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 Our back, a spoiler on the liftgate helps with airflow, and concealed rear door handles give the side profile a cleaner look. Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liftgate

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liftgate was in 1953

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“Liftgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liftgate. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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liftgate

noun
lift·​gate ˈlift-ˌgāt How to pronounce liftgate (audio)
: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward
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