SPARE TYRE


Meaning of SPARE TYRE in English

( spare tyres)

Note: in AM, use 'spare tire'

1.

A spare tyre is a wheel with a tyre on it that you keep in your car in case you get a flat tyre and need to replace one of your wheels.

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2.

If you describe someone as having a spare tyre , you mean that they are fat around the waist. ( mainly BRIT INFORMAL )

N-COUNT

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