Meaning & Definition of word "Tire"

Tire

/taɪər/

1. a rubber covering around a wheel, providing traction and a cushion.
- Example: I need to buy a new tire for my car since the old one is flat.
2. the act of tiring or the state of being tired.
- Example: The tire of the body can lead to decreased performance.

1. to exhaust physical strength; to become weary or fatigued.
- Example: After running the marathon, I began to tire quickly.
2. to wear out or diminish the strength of something.
- Example: The constant demands of work can tire a person out.

Middle English 'tyre', probably from Old French 'tiere', 'to pull, draw'.

tire out:

To cause someone to become exhausted.

spare tire:

A tire used as a replacement when the original tire is damaged.

tire of:

To become bored or weary of something.

flat tire:

A tire that has lost air and cannot be used.

tire pressure:

The amount of air inside a tire, measured in PSI.

retread:

To renew a tire by adding new tread.

Meaning: To be tired.

Example Sentence: I'm so tired after that workout.

Meaning: To bore someone.

Example Sentence: This meeting is really tiring me.