tire — a rubber covering that fits around a wheel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rubber covering that fits around a wheel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪər/
Example Sentences
- My dad's spare tire isn't just in the trunk anymore - it's around his waist!
- The students began to tire after the third hour of the math exam.
- She never seems to tire of watching the same romantic movie over and over.
tire
NOUN[/ˈtaɪər/]
a rubber covering that fits around a wheel
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The noun 'tire' (wheel covering) derives from 'attire,' originally meaning clothing or covering, later applied metaphorically to the rubber covering that 'clothes' a wheel. The verb 'tire' (to become weary) comes from Old English 'teorian,' meaning to become exhausted or worn out.
Breakdown
Noun: a- (to) + tire (from attire, meaning to dress/cover). Verb: teorian (Old English root meaning to exhaust or become weary), with the -e suffix indicating infinitive form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's spare tire isn't just in the trunk anymore - it's around his waist!”
“The students began to tire after the third hour of the math exam.”
“She never seems to tire of watching the same romantic movie over and over.”
“The mechanic said my tire was so old, it remembered when cars had square wheels.”
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