English · Word Candidate

tire

/ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tires

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To become sleepy or weary.

Verb

Examples

As Moldova understandably tired after a night of ball chasing, Everton left-back Baines scored his first international goal as his deflected free-kick totally wrong-footed Namasco.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To make sleepy or weary.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A child's apron covering the upper part of the body, and tied with tape or cord; a pinafore. Also tier.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A covering for the head; a headdress.

Noun

Examples

And on her head she wore a tyre of gold,

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tire” mean?

To become sleepy or weary.

Is “tire” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.