wheelbase

noun

wheel·​base ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās 

: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle

Examples of wheelbase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This means the Ram SUV will be a full-size three-row SUV, and could be available both in standard and long-wheelbase forms. —Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 Jan. 2026

Police said the suspect was believed to be driving a black, full-size pickup truck from the 1980s or 1990s with a single cab, short wheelbase and a clear rear window with no sliding panel. —Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026

Measuring approximately 191 inches long, 75 inches wide, and 66 inches tall, with a 112-inch wheelbase, the E7 offers a spacious cabin and balanced proportions. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026

The new Afeela Prototype 2026 looked remarkably similar to the Afeela 1 pre-production unit, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase, and an overall larger footprint. —Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wheelbase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

wheelbase

noun

wheel·​base -ˌbās 

: the distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle