tyres
word · lemma: tyre
/ˈtaɪɝz/
/tˈaɪəz/
Definition
Tyres are the thick rubber covers that fit around the wheels of a vehicle, such as a car or bicycle, to provide grip and cushion while moving.
Usage & Nuances
'Tyres' is the British spelling; American English uses 'tires'. Common collocations include 'flat tyre', 'change a tyre', 'tyre pressure'. Often used with vehicles; always plural when referring to all wheels.
Spanish: neumáticosPortuguese (BR): pneusPortuguese (PT): pneusChinese (Simplified): 轮胎Chinese (Traditional): 輪胎Hindi: टायरArabic: إطاراتBengali: টায়ারRussian: шиныJapanese: タイヤVietnamese: lốp xeKorean: 타이어Turkish: lastikUrdu: ٹائرIndonesian: ban
Example Sentences
The car needs new tyres.
basic
Check the tyres before you drive.
basic
My bicycle's tyres are flat.
basic
One of the tyres burst on the highway, so we had to stop.
natural
She keeps her tyres properly inflated to save fuel.
natural
Winter tyres help you drive safely on snow and ice.
natural