tailgate
noun
the board or gate at the back of a wagon, truck, station wagon, etc., which can be removed or let down for convenience in loading or unloading.
tailgates
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present tense formof tailgate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That’s what builds the community here, the tailgates, the pride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Here’s to another football season full of cheers, surprises, and — most importantly — unforgettable tailgates.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
It was not until Sunday morning, when tailgates had already begun, that supporters group leadership received messages about a change in flag and apparel policies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
Several of his rivals also attended the game, mingling with fans at pregame tailgates outside the stadium.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
So they leaned back against car fenders and fence posts, or sat on pickup tailgates, as if they were at a rodeo.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
