tubeless

adjective

tube·​less ˈtüb-ləs 

ˈtyüb-

: lacking a tube

specifically : being a pneumatic tire that does not depend on an inner tube for airtightness

Examples of tubeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rider stands on fold-up platforms on either side of a 16-inch wheel wrapped in 3-inch a tubeless tire. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025

Ola Electric The pictures show the yellow-and-black motorcycle sporting alloy wheels (likely indicating there will be tubeless tires) and a tiny LED headlight on either side of daytime running lights. —New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025

Option 2: If option 1 fails or the tire isn’t tubeless, insert an inner tube to get you home. —Seb Stott, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025

Riders roll on 11-inch tubeless off-road tires that should conquer most surfaces, while stopping power is provided by mechanical disc brakes front and back. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tubeless

adjective

tube·​less ˈt(y)ü-bləs 

: lacking a tube

especially : being a tire that does not depend on an inner tube to keep it airtight