tubeless

adjective

tube·​less ˈtüb-ləs How to pronounce tubeless (audio)
ˈtyüb-
: lacking a tube
specifically : being a pneumatic tire that does not depend on an inner tube for airtightness

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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 Once installed on a tubeless rim, the Outrider is sandwiched between the base of the valve stem and the rubber seal on the rim. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024 Standard features on the Adventure Travel and Radar variant include smart cruise, heated seats for both passenger and rider, heated grips, a center stand, a pair of aluminum side panniers and spoked rims that accept tubeless tires. William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tubeless 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tubeless was in 1855

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“Tubeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tubeless. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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tubeless

adjective
tube·​less ˈt(y)ü-bləs How to pronounce tubeless (audio)
: lacking a tube
especially : being a tire that does not depend on an inner tube to keep it airtight

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