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Definition of liftgate

liftgate

/ˈlɪftˌɡeɪt/
lift · gate
Plural:liftgates
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liftgate Lexical Profile

liftgate Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A mechanized platform mounted at the rear of a commercial truck or van that can be raised and lowered between ground level and the vehicle bed to facilitate loading and unloading heavy cargo.

Example

"The delivery driver lowered the hydraulic liftgate to unload the heavy pallets onto the pavement."

2

North American A rear door on a station wagon, hatchback, or sport utility vehicle that is hinged at the top and swings upward to open.

Example

"She pressed the button on her key fob to open the power liftgate before loading the groceries."

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• Nearby Words

lift
liftable
lifter
liftgate
liftman
liftoff
ligament

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liftgate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liftgate
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