tyre
Also spelled tire (US spelling)
Tyre (noun) means British spelling: the rubber ring fitted around a wheel that grips the road. Example: “He checked the tyre pressure before the long drive.”
How to use tyre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rubber covering on a wheel — spelled "tyre" in British English and "tire" in American English.
British English uses "tyre"; American English uses "tire."
Word forms
tyred past tense, tyred past tense, tyres plural, Tyres plural, tyres singular, tyres singular
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He checked the _____ pressure before the long drive.
Etymology
Traces back to a Middle English word related to "attire," describing the wheel's outer covering; the spelling "tyre" became standard in British English during the 1800s.
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Rhymes for tyre
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What does “tyre” mean?
The word “tyre” means british spelling: the rubber ring fitted around a wheel that grips the road. In plain terms, the rubber covering on a wheel — spelled "tyre" in British English and "tire" in American English.
How do you pronounce “tyre”?
“Tyre” is pronounced teye-uh (/taɪə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “tyre” in a sentence?
Here is “tyre” used in a sentence: “He checked the tyre pressure before the long drive.”
What part of speech is “tyre”?
“Tyre” is a noun.
Where does the word “tyre” come from?
The word “tyre” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Middle English. Traces back to a Middle English word related to "attire," describing the wheel's outer covering; the spelling "tyre" became standard in British English during the 1800s.
Is “tyre” a common word?
“Tyre” is an uncommon word in modern English.