steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

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Heated front seats and steering wheel are available at an additional cost. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2025 On the inside, there is a lot of red Alcantara, which covers the door panels, dashboard, center console, and steering wheel, in addition to the luggage set and luggage compartment. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025 While a Waymo’s interior resembles a traditional car—with two rows of seats and a screen or steering wheel on the front left—Zoox’s vehicle features two rows of seats facing one another, a configuration Levinson says is better suited for groups. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025 Giles cranked the boat back around, leaned out from behind the steering wheel and squinted past a bright glare on the water. Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steering wheel

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steering wheel was in 1750

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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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