tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

Examples of tire pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Most recently, Tesla recalled approximately 700,000 vehicles due to an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that affected its warning light. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 There's also a host of accessories to bolt on, including tire pressure sensors, a bi-directional quickshifter, alternative seats, bar-end mirrors and luggage. New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025 Check your tire pressure Cold weather can shrink the volume of air in your tires, which can lead to low tire pressure, according to HowStuffWorks. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025 Colorado State Patrol advises drivers to check their vehicle batteries, fluids and tire pressure, all of which can be affected by extreme cold, before temperatures are expected to fall below zero degrees Saturday night. Max Levy, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tire pressure

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tire pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire%20pressure. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!