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

Even the dimensions are about the same – 204 inches (5,195 mm) in length, 88 inches (1,990 mm) in width, 58 inches (1,480 mm) in height, and a wheelbase of 123 inches (3,125 mm). —New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026

The list includes coveted exotics, like the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, along with some unexpected names, like the Toyota Rav4 EV short-wheelbase prototype. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026

Many limit how sharp an angle the wheel can be turned to and use wide wheelbases to lower the risk of tipping over. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

And this one looks better too, taking the refined design formula of Toyota’s core electric SUV, the bZ, and shortening its wheelbase for a sportier stance. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 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