sidewall

noun

side·​wall ˈsīd-ˌwȯl How to pronounce sidewall (audio)
1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead

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Ramos played the carom of the sidewall perfectly and fired a throw to second, prompting Moreno to slam on the brakes and retreat to first. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The sidewalls told the story—a treadwear rating of 440 and an M+S marking. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Technical information appears on the sidewall. — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 Those pressures border on turning hydraulic fluid into a solid, which, especially when paired with larger wheels and narrower tire sidewalls, prevents any semblance of a smooth ride, even on the best asphalt. — ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sidewall

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sidewall was in the 14th century

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sidewall

noun
side·​wall -ˌwȯl How to pronounce sidewall (audio)
1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim
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