tyre
Translation
tire
Examples
I need to change the car tyre.
I need to change the car tire.
The bike has a flat tyre.
The bike has a flat tire.
Grammar Patterns
a (car/bike) tire the rubber ring on a wheel I need to change the car tire.
a flat tire a tire that does not have enough air in it The bike has a flat tire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Note: UK spelling is 'tyre', US spelling is 'tire'.
Etymology
Believed to be a shortening of 'attire', as in the dressing for a wheel.
Memory Tips
The British spelling 'tyre' uses a 'y', while the American 'tire' uses an 'i'. Think 'I am tired' for the US spelling.