tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

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Fortunately, the orange light was just a tire pressure problem. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The typical lifespan of a tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS) battery is about 7–10 years. Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 The device can also check the tire pressure and depth of the tire treads. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026 In addition, a floor tire pump — available at the Bike Kitchen or at any bicycle retailer — can provide a reading on the exact tire pressure. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tire pressure

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“Tire pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire%20pressure. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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