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

There are no cracks on the sidewalls and more than enough tread on them. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Gone are the large crown sidewalls from James’ last model, but a new carbon fiber midfoot shank replicates the center of the shape in smaller fashion. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Even with the Wrangler’s top town, there’s virtually no roar, and the thick sidewalls absolutely soak up bumps. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

Weekly manual checks on drive and trailer positions, not a glance at the sidewalls. — Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sidewall

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

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