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

What works well for Faraday Future is a sharper, more elegant appearance and a larger wheelbase of 130 in (3,302 mm). —New Atlas, 21 July 2025

At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained. —Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025

Its long wheelbase required making multi-point turns to properly line up for particularly steep moments on the trails’ more narrow sections. —Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

With a 119-inch wheelbase and a 2.3L Ecoboost I-4 Engine producing 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, this 7-passenger people mover is ready for the roads. —Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025

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