lowrider

noun

low·​rid·​er ˈlō-ˌrī-dər How to pronounce lowrider (audio)
: a customized car with a chassis that has been lowered so that it narrowly clears the ground

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Anthony and Frankie said lowriders are a symbol of a lot of cultures in Southern California who love honoring the creativity and pride behind each of their cars. Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026 Local lowriders will participate in several community contests, andparticipants are encouraged to decorate their cars and show up in festive attire. Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 San Jose City Hall’s plaza has seen lowrider shows, a huge EDM concert, protests and more. Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2026 And the Batmobile and other Bat-transports have ceded the space to a dugout canoe that once carried Karankawa Indians as far back as the 16th century and a custom 1990s lowrider tricycle that represents three generations of Texas lowriders. René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lowrider

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lowrider was circa 1972

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“Lowrider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowrider. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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