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Definition of lowrider

lowrider

/ˈloʊˌraɪ.dɚ/
low · rid · er
Plural:lowriders
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lowrider Lexical Profile

lowrider Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A customized automobile whose suspension has been modified, often with adjustable hydraulic or air systems, so that its chassis sits very close to the ground.

Example

"The vintage Chevrolet lowrider gleamed in the sunlight as it cruised slowly down the boulevard."

2

North American A person who owns, builds, or drives a customized low-slung automobile as part of a cultural community.

Example

"Local lowriders gathered at the weekend car show to display their intricate custom paintwork and hydraulic engineering."

• Nearby Words

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lowness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American English within Mexican-American car culture in Southern California, combining "low" and "rider" to describe vehicles customized to cruise close to the pavement.

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