liftgate
noun
lift·gate ˈlift-ˌgāt 
: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And the engineers have gone hard after weight reduction, too, with greater use of aluminum, more high-strength alloys, and a sprinkling of composites (as in the liftgate). 
Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 16 Mar. 2022 The liftgate wasn’t working on the show car, but cargo space in the back should also be plentiful although like the Cadillac, there is no frunk. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Luxuries on our tester include power rear liftgate, automatic high beams, remote start, etc. Marc Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2022 Power folding mirrors are newly standard on all models, and the XLE and XSE trims gain a power liftgate as standard. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 11 May 2022 Our favorite is the SLT which includes 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated leather seats, and a power rear liftgate. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2022 The full-width light bar on the liftgate has the ability to change green or blue as well as red and orange. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2022 Hatchbacks hit both those marks better than most other body styles, offering a rear liftgate and easily accessible, open cargo area like most SUVs. Car and Driver, 4 Feb. 2022 The construction documents also reference future projects to build a 6 foot wrought iron security fence plus a wrought iron liftgate at the entrance to the property. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Jan. 2022 See More
Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 16 Mar. 2022 The liftgate wasn’t working on the show car, but cargo space in the back should also be plentiful although like the Cadillac, there is no frunk. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Luxuries on our tester include power rear liftgate, automatic high beams, remote start, etc. Marc Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2022 Power folding mirrors are newly standard on all models, and the XLE and XSE trims gain a power liftgate as standard. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 11 May 2022 Our favorite is the SLT which includes 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated leather seats, and a power rear liftgate. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2022 The full-width light bar on the liftgate has the ability to change green or blue as well as red and orange. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2022 Hatchbacks hit both those marks better than most other body styles, offering a rear liftgate and easily accessible, open cargo area like most SUVs. Car and Driver, 4 Feb. 2022 The construction documents also reference future projects to build a 6 foot wrought iron security fence plus a wrought iron liftgate at the entrance to the property. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above