noun
Uncommon
fender
FEHND-uh
Fender (noun) means the part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel. Example: “He dented the front fender backing out of the driveway.”
noun
1
The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
"He dented the front fender backing out of the driveway."
2
A cushioned bumper hung over the side of a boat to prevent damage when docking.
"They hung fenders over the side before pulling into the marina."
3
A low metal guard placed in front of a fireplace to catch falling embers.
"An old brass fender sat in front of the hearth."
How to use fender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly the part of a car body over the wheel; also a protective bumper on a boat or in front of a fireplace.
UK vs US
In British English, "wing" is often used instead of "fender" for the car body panel.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fenders
- Third person singular
- fenders
- Past tense
- fendered
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He dented the front _____ backing out of the driveway.
Etymology
From "fend" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, something that fends things off.
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Rhymes for fender
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What does “fender” mean?
The word “fender” means the part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel. In plain terms, most commonly the part of a car body over the wheel; also a protective bumper on a boat or in front of a fireplace.
How do you pronounce “fender”?
“Fender” is pronounced FEHND-uh (/ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “fender” in a sentence?
Here is “fender” used in a sentence: “He dented the front fender backing out of the driveway.”
What part of speech is “fender”?
“Fender” is a noun.
Is “fender” a common word?
“Fender” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fender” have?
“Fender” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
