tyre

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chiefly British spelling of tire

Tyrian

2 of 3

adjective

Tyr·​i·​an ˈtirēən How to pronounce Tyrian (audio)
1
: of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people
2
or tyrian : of the color Tyrian purple

Tyrian

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noun

"
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin tyrius Tyrian (from Greek tyrios, from Tyros Tyre, famous maritime city of ancient Phoenicia) + English -an

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“Tyre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyre. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

tyre

chiefly British variant of tire

Geographical Definition

Tyre

geographical name

variants or Tyrus
port on the Mediterranean Sea and chief city of ancient Phoenicia

Note: On the site of Tyre now stands the town of Sur in southern Lebanon.

Tyrian adjective or noun

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