Tyre: meaning, definitions and examples

British English spelling, commonly used in the UK and other countries where British English is prevalent. Refers to the rubber covering around a wheel.

• I need to change the front tyre of my car.
• The bicycle's tyre burst on the way to school.

American English spelling, commonly used in the United States. Refers to the rubber covering around a wheel or, as a verb, to become weary.

• He needs to replace the tire before the trip.
• After working all day, I began to tire.

The spelling usually used in British English for the rubber covering around a wheel, typically for vehicles like cars, bicycles, and motorcycles.

• He changed the front tyre of his bicycle after it got punctured.
• The car's tyres were all-weather types, suitable for both dry and wet conditions.

The spelling usually used in American English for the same rubber covering around a wheel as described above. 'Tire' is also used to describe becoming weary or losing energy.

• She always checks her car's tires before a long journey.
• After hiking all day, they began to tire and decided to rest.

This is the British English spelling of the rubber covering on a wheel.

• He checked the pressure of each tyre before the long journey.
• The front tyre of the motorbike has a puncture.

Use this word to describe feeling very tired, either physically or mentally. It often conveys a sense of exhaustion and weariness.

• After a long day at work, she felt weary and just wanted to rest.
• The hikers were weary after climbing the mountain all day.