: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward

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At first glance, the Carnival looks like a crossover, but a closer look reveals traditional minivan sliding doors on each side and a large rear liftgate. Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The mid-level SEL trim, for example, sports a power liftgate, a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. Dale Buss, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Other standard features on all Santa Fes include a hands-free power liftgate, multiple driving modes, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, a full suite of driver assistance features, a hands-free power liftgate, five-passenger seating and heated eight-way power front seats. James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for liftgate 

Word History

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 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward
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