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

Buzz passenger van lineup, including for both short- and long-wheelbase models. — New Atlas, 23 June 2026

The long-wheelbase version began deliveries earlier this month in Malaysia. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

The optical illusion may stem from Rivian using a semi-monocoque and sandwich battery layout rather than a true skateboard, providing more than 9 inches (229 mm) of additional wheelbase than the Rav4. — ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

It was even intended to become a diplomat’s car, as a long-wheelbase model was developed to serve as an inspection vehicle in the 1999 National Day Military Parade in Beijing. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 13 May 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