Tailgate: meaning, definitions and examples

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tailgate

 

[ หˆteษชlหŒษกeษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

car part

A tailgate is the hinged rear door of a vehicle, typically a truck or SUV, that provides access to the cargo area. It can be lowered to allow loading or unloading of goods.

Synonyms

gate, hatch, rear door

Examples of usage

  • He opened the tailgate to load the cooler.
  • The tailgate of the pickup truck was damaged in the accident.
  • She sat on the tailgate while watching the sunset.
Context #2 | Verb

social event

To tailgate means to entertain or socialize by having a barbecue or picnic in the parking lot of an event, typically before a sports game or concert. It often involves food, drinks, and games.

Synonyms

celebrate, party, picnic

Examples of usage

  • We plan to tailgate before the football game.
  • They were tailgating with friends in the stadium parking lot.
  • Tailgating is a popular tradition among college football fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "tailgate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porta-malas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฒเค—เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heckklappe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pintu belakang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัˆะบะฐ ะฑะฐะณะฐะถะฝะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klapa bagaลผnika

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒซใ‚ฒใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hayon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puerta trasera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arka kapak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์ผ๊ฒŒ์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุจ ุฎู„ููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zadnรญ vรญko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadnรฝ kryt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽๅค‡ๅŽข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prtljaลพnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afturlok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚า›ั‹ า›ะฐา›ะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxa qapฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puerta trasera

Etymology

The term 'tailgate' originates from the combination of 'tail' and 'gate,' referring to the back door of a vehicle designed to open downward. The usage of tailgates in vehicles can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the rise of motor vehicles and trucks. Initially, tailgates were simple wooden designs, but as automobile design evolved, so did the materials and mechanisms used in tailgates. The social aspect of tailgating, specifically the practice of gathering in the parking lot of stadiums or concert venues before events, began to gain prominence in the mid-20th century. This cultural phenomenon transformed the word 'tailgate' from merely describing a car part to encapsulating a ritual of celebration and camaraderie among fans. Over the years, tailgating has become synonymous with outdoor grilling, games, and festive gatherings, contributing to its widespread acceptance in American culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,122 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.