Meaning & use
liftgate
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A hinged or motorized door at the back of a vehicle, such as an SUV or hatchback, that opens upward.
See it in a sentence
She pressed a button on her key fob to open the liftgate and load the groceries.
The minivan's power liftgate closes automatically when you tap the interior switch.
A note on using this word
Distinct from a "tailgate," which typically swings down or out rather than lifting upward; the terms are sometimes used loosely as synonyms.
Words with a similar meaning
tailgatehatch
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