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

Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

Nevertheless, an electric overdrive switch in the 1950s was advanced, and the Austin Healey 100S — a high-performance variant — was one of the first production vehicles to feature four-wheel disc brakes in 1955. —Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026

This hike leaves from unpaved Fortymile Ridge Road, which ends in two miles of dense sand accessible only by four-wheel drive. —Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026

Its bi-directional capabilities allow the AV to move forwards and backwards easily thanks to symmetrical four-wheel steering. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 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
• foveal

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