Spare Tire

Pronunciation: /spɛər taɪər/

Definitions of spare tire

noun A spare tire is an extra tire carried in a vehicle for emergency use in case of a flat tire.

Example Sentences

A1 I keep a spare tire in my car in case of a flat.

A2 It's important to check the pressure of your spare tire regularly.

B1 The spare tire in my trunk came in handy when I got a flat on the highway.

B2 I had to change my spare tire on the side of the road during a road trip.

C1 Having a spare tire is essential for any long-distance journey.

C2 The spare tire saved me from being stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Examples of spare tire in a Sentence

formal It is important to always have a spare tire in your vehicle in case of emergencies.

informal Make sure you have a spare tire in your car just in case you get a flat.

slang Don't forget to pack a spare tire in your ride for any unexpected blowouts.

figurative Having a backup plan is like having a spare tire for life's unexpected challenges.

Grammatical Forms of spare tire

• plural: spare tires
• comparative: more spare
• superlative: most spare
• present tense: spare tire
• future tense: will spare tire
• perfect tense: have spare tired
• continuous tense: spare tiring
• singular: spare tire
• positive degree: spare tire
• infinitive: to spare tire
• gerund: spare tiring
• participle: spare tired

Origin and Evolution of spare tire

First Known Use: 1895 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'spare tire' originated from the early days of automobiles when cars were equipped with a physical spare wheel and tire in case of a flat tire while on the road.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'spare tire' has evolved to also refer to excess weight around the midsection of a person, likening it to a spare tire stored around the waist.