sidewall

noun

side·​wall ˈsīd-ˌwȯl 

1

: a wall forming the side of something

2

: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead

Examples of sidewall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Buyers can choose to line each lengthy sidewall with floor-to-ceiling automotive-grade glass, with or without optional electric sliding doors to open the space up whenever desired. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025

Even with substantial airbag suspension to absorb rougher roads, the RST clunked around due to the 24-inch wheels and minimal sidewall flex from thin eco-friendly tires. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

The ebike rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing 3-inch urban tires rocking reflective sidewalls. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025

Learn more: How to wash your bicycle 3: Examine the tires First, check for worn tread or sidewall cracks and replace tires that have them. —George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sidewall

• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball
• carbinol
• catarrhal
• cortisol
• ethanol
• fireball
• gasohol

Kids Definition

sidewall

noun

side·​wall -ˌwȯl 

1

: a wall forming the side of something

2

: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim