Retread

Pronunciation: /riːˈtred/

Definitions of retread

noun a tire that has been given a new tread

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a retread tire for my car because it was more affordable.

A2 The retread on the old tire was starting to peel off.

B1 The retread on the shoe made it look brand new.

B2 The retread process involves adding new tread to a worn tire.

C1 Some people prefer retreads for their vehicles to save money.

C2 The retread industry has faced criticism for safety concerns.

verb to put a new tread on a tire

Example Sentences

A1 I retread my shoes when they start to wear out.

A2 She retreads old tires to save money.

B1 The company decided to retread the old marketing campaign for the new product launch.

B2 After the success of the first book, the author decided to retread the same storyline in the sequel.

C1 The politician tried to retread his previous policies to win back the support of the voters.

C2 The director retreaded the classic film with a modern twist, but it didn't resonate with audiences.

Examples of retread in a Sentence

formal The company decided to retread the tires on their fleet of vehicles to save on costs.

informal I'm thinking of retreading these old shoes to make them look new again.

slang I can't believe he's trying to retread that tired excuse for being late.

figurative She felt like she was retreading old ground when discussing the same issue with her partner.

Grammatical Forms of retread

• past tense: retreaded
• plural: retreads
• comparative: more retread
• superlative: most retread
• present tense: retread
• future tense: will retread
• perfect tense: have retreaded
• continuous tense: is retreading
• singular: retread
• positive degree: retread
• infinitive: to retread
• gerund: retreading
• participle: retreaded

Origin and Evolution of retread

First Known Use: 1914 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'retread' originated as a term in the tire industry to refer to a tire that has been remolded with new treads. It later evolved to be used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is old or worn out but has been refurbished or given a new lease on life.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense in the tire industry, 'retread' has evolved to be used in a broader sense to describe the process of revitalizing or refurbishing something that is old or worn out.