noun Uncommon

tyre

teye-uh

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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.”

noun

British spelling: the rubber ring fitted around a wheel that grips the road.

"He checked the tyre pressure before the long drive."

"A nail in the road left them with a flat tyre."

How to use tyre

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe rubber covering on a wheel — spelled "tyre" in British English and "tire" in American English.

UK vs US

British English uses "tyre"; American English uses "tire."

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Common pairings

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: tyres
Third person singular: tyres
Past tense: tyred

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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.

Origin: Middle English · First attested 1800

Class of 1800 tyre joined the language around 1800.

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Synonyms

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tire Sur

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Rhymes for tyre

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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