spare tire

noun

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

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Two men were arrested after authorities found 30 handguns allegedly destined for Mexico hidden in a spare tire during an inspection on the southern border in Texas, officials said Friday. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025 Tack on another 14 inches (36 cm) when hanging the optional spare tire off the rear wall. New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025 With a square nose, removable doors, tow hooks mounted on the bumpers and a spare tire affixed to the hatch, the Recon continues Jeep's heritage of boxy, off-roading aesthetic sensibilities. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Nov. 2025 The Recon, revealed Tuesday ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show, includes familiar, boxy Jeep styling as well as removable doors, a spare tire on the rear and open-air roof — all synonymous with the brand’s Wrangler SUV. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Nov. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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