B1noun 10K+

Tyre

UK /["/ˈtaɪə(r)/"]/ US /["/ˈtaɪər/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.

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In simple words: A round rubber part of a vehicle that helps it move.

Examples

• The tyre on my car went flat after hitting a sharp object.
• You should check the air pressure in your tyre regularly to ensure safety.
• He decided to buy a new tyre because the old one was worn down.
• The bicycle's rear tyre was punctured, making it impossible to ride.
• In some countries, people call a tyre a tire.

Usage notes

Use 'tyre' for British English; in American English, it's 'tire'. It's common to refer to changing or checking tyres in car maintenance contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'tyre' as 'circle' since it's round like a wheel.

Collocations

• flat
• punctured
• blown
• set
• change
• replace
• inflate
• be deflated
• be punctured
• deflate
• mark
• tracks
• pressure
• a crunch of tyres
• a screech of tyres
• a squeal of tyres

Synonyms

• wheel
• rubber
• tread
• belt
• tire

Antonyms

• rim
• wheel

Common mistakes

• Spelling it as 'tire' when writing in British English.
• Confusing with 'wheel' (a wheel includes the tyre).
• Using 'tyres' only in singular contexts, forgetting the plural form.