inner tube
noun
: an inflatable usually ring-shaped rubber tube designed for use inside a pneumatic tire
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And, separately, the riders who teamed up to MacGyver my busted pannier with a complex and delicate array of straps, bungee cords and inner tubes came up with a group art installation worthy of serious critical praise.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
It’s made with three layers, including an inner tube that’s drinking water safe, a middle layer that adds strength, and an outermost layer that’s UV, mold, and abrasion resistant.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Kayaking the quiet waters of the Greenbrier River One of the most peaceful paddling experiences in the state is the Greenbrier River, which meanders through eastern West Virginia and provides miles of calm waters perfect for gentle kayaking and scenic float trips by inner tube.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
What to look for in a quality bike tire
Tube vs. tubeless
Most modern bike tires are clinchers, meaning they’re constructed with an outer tire component and an inner tube that fit together.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
It’s made with three layers, including an inner tube that’s drinking water safe, a middle layer that adds strength, and an outermost layer that’s UV, mold, and abrasion resistant.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Kayaking the quiet waters of the Greenbrier River One of the most peaceful paddling experiences in the state is the Greenbrier River, which meanders through eastern West Virginia and provides miles of calm waters perfect for gentle kayaking and scenic float trips by inner tube.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
What to look for in a quality bike tire
Tube vs. tubeless
Most modern bike tires are clinchers, meaning they’re constructed with an outer tire component and an inner tube that fit together.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inner tube
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“Inner tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20tube. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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