spare tire

noun

1
: an extra tire for a car
2
informal : a roll of fat around the waist

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The best solution is a compact spare tire kit designed specifically for the Lexus NX. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 Does your car have a spare tire? Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 Check all the tires—your Tesla, like most EVs, does not come with a spare tire, so having good-quality tires is important. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 For Black families on Route 66, the Green Book was as essential as a spare tire. Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spare tire

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“Spare tire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20tire. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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