liftgate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of liftgate
1945–50; lift + ( tail)gate 1
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Filling some of the sedan void is a new wave of entry-level vehicles that, like GM’s Trax, are built on the frame of a compact car but feature the higher ride and a truncated liftgate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
She ran out to hug me and open the liftgate, wondering who this guy was carrying my luggage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2024
The recall covers 2014 through 2016 model year Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate.
From Reuters ● May 16, 2023
The man — according to police, “a White male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, light gray sweatpants and light-colored shoes” — gets out and lowers the liftgate.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
The VW’s rear liftgate affords it 30.3 cubic feet behind the rear seat, or double the space of the Model 3’s cargo area.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
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