noun
Dunlop
Dunlop (noun) means a rubber tyre made by the Dunlop company, or loosely, any pneumatic tyre. Example: “He fitted a fresh set of Dunlops before the race.”
noun
1
A rubber tyre made by the Dunlop company, or loosely, any pneumatic tyre.
"He fitted a fresh set of Dunlops before the race."
2
A mild, semi-hard cheese originally made in the Dunlop area of Scotland.
"The cheeseboard included a wedge of tangy Dunlop."
How to use Dunlop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the tyre brand or the Scottish cheese named after the same village.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Dunlops
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Etymology
From the village of Dunlop in East Ayrshire, Scotland, which gave its name to both the cheese and, later, the tyre company founded by John Boyd Dunlop.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Dunlop” mean?
The word “Dunlop” means a rubber tyre made by the Dunlop company, or loosely, any pneumatic tyre. In plain terms, either the tyre brand or the Scottish cheese named after the same village.
How do you use “Dunlop” in a sentence?
Here is “Dunlop” used in a sentence: “He fitted a fresh set of Dunlops before the race.”
What part of speech is “Dunlop”?
“Dunlop” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Dunlop” have?
“Dunlop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rubber tyre made by the Dunlop company, or loosely, any pneumatic tyre.
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