four-wheel

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wēl 

variants or four-wheeled

ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wēld 

1

: having four wheels

2

: acting on or by means of four wheels of an automotive vehicle

four-wheel disc brakes

Examples of four-wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a four-wheel experience, rent a golf cart from Carlsbad Golf Carts or a Moke at Carlsbad Moke. —Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

The final design for NASA will look like a four-wheel drive electric vehicle that can either rove on its own or carry two astronauts and supplies. —Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 31 May 2026

The base model, built upon the skeleton of a Ford F-150 Raptor R, offers up a lightweight composite body along with four-wheel drive. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

Ford's Maverick Tremor also comes standard with skid plates, advanced four-wheel drive, and a 360-degree camera. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for four-wheel

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• genteel

Kids Definition

four-wheel

adjective

ˌfōr-ˌhwēl, 

ˌfȯr-ˌwēl

variants or four-wheeled

ˈfōr-ˈhwē(ə)ld, 

ˈfȯr-, 

-ˈwē(ə)ld

1

: having four wheels

2

: acting on or by means of four wheels

a car with four-wheel drive