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
Curiously, most all Bristol cars made from the 1946 prototype share a 114-inch wheelbase, imparting a proportional family resemblance across all models.
—
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
This compact footprint is what allowed the original Veyron to maintain a supercar-friendly wheelbase of 106 inches.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for wheelbase
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
This compact footprint is what allowed the original Veyron to maintain a supercar-friendly wheelbase of 106 inches.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for wheelbase
Cite this Entry
“Wheelbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelbase. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
-ˌbās
: the distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
