Pronunciation: /taɪər/

Definitions of tire

noun a rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding an inflated inner tube, placed around a wheel to form a flexible contact with the road

Example Sentences

A1 I need to change the tire on my bike.

A2 The tire on my car is flat.

B1 I bought new tires for my truck.

B2 The tire pressure should be checked regularly.

C1 The tire tread depth is important for safety.

C2 The tire manufacturer recommends rotating the tires every 6,000 miles.

verb to grow weary or bored with something

Example Sentences

A1 I tire easily after running for just a few minutes.

A2 She tires of watching the same TV show every day.

B1 The constant noise of the city can tire me out quickly.

B2 After a long day at work, I am completely tired and just want to relax.

C1 The repetitive nature of the task began to tire even the most experienced workers.

C2 Despite his age, the marathon runner never seems to tire during races.

Examples of tire in a Sentence

formal The mechanic recommended replacing the worn-out tire on my car.

informal I need to get new tires for my car soon.

slang I'm so tired of dealing with this flat tire.

figurative She was starting to tire of his constant excuses.

Grammatical Forms of tire

past tense

tired

plural

tires

comparative

more tired

superlative

most tired

present tense

tire

future tense

will tire

perfect tense

have tired

continuous tense

tiring

singular

tire

positive degree

tire

infinitive

tire

gerund

tiring

participle

tired

Origin and Evolution of tire

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'tire' originated from the Old English word 'tēorian' which meant to become weary or exhausted.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tire' evolved to also refer to the outer covering of a wheel, likely due to the idea of something wearing down or becoming worn out over time.