noun
Common
wheels
weelz
Wheels (noun) means informal word for a car or other vehicle. Example: “I need some wheels if I want to get to the festival on Saturday.”
noun
1
Informal word for a car or other vehicle.
"I need some wheels if I want to get to the festival on Saturday."
"He saved up all summer to buy his own wheels."
"Nice wheels — is that new?"
How to use wheels
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for a car, emphasizing transportation.
When to use it
Informal and conversational — used mainly in speech.
Common pairings
nice wheels
get some wheels
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like wheels.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
I need some _____ if I want to get to the festival on Saturday.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for wheels
See all rhymes for wheels →Frequently asked questions
What does “wheels” mean?
The word “wheels” means informal word for a car or other vehicle. In plain terms, slang for a car, emphasizing transportation.
How do you pronounce “wheels”?
“Wheels” is pronounced weelz (/wiːlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “wheels” in a sentence?
Here is “wheels” used in a sentence: “Nice wheels — is that new?”
What part of speech is “wheels”?
“Wheels” is a noun.
Is “wheels” a common word?
“Wheels” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is 'wheels' a formal or informal word for a car?
It is informal. Calling a vehicle your 'wheels' is casual, conversational slang, so it suits everyday speech but not formal or professional writing.
Why is 'wheels' always plural when it means a car?
In this slang sense the word is used only in the plural, as in 'nice wheels' or 'a new set of wheels.' The singular 'wheel' refers to the round part itself, not the whole vehicle.
What are common phrases that use 'wheels' to mean a vehicle?
Everyday expressions include 'a set of wheels,' 'get some wheels,' and 'nice wheels.' Each treats the car as a whole rather than referring to its individual parts.
What is the difference between 'wheels' and 'ride' as slang for a car?
Both are informal terms for a vehicle and mean much the same thing. 'Wheels' is widely understood across generations, while 'ride' is more strongly associated with younger and street speech.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include wheels:
