First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1tire
verb \ˈtī(-ə)r\
tiredtir·ing
Definition of TIRE
intransitive verb
: to become weary
transitive verb
1
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
2
: to wear out the patience of : bore
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Origin of TIRE
Middle English tyren, from Old English tēorian, tȳrian
Synonym Discussion of TIRE
tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade, fag mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience <the long ride tired us out>. weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing <wearied of the constant arguing>. fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort <fatigued by the day's chores>. exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion <shoveling snow exhausted him>. jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness <appetites jaded by overindulgence>. fag implies a drooping with fatigue <shoppers all fagged out by the Christmas rush>.
2tire
noun
Definition of TIRE
1
obsolete : attire
2
archaic : a woman's headband or hair ornament
Origin of TIRE
Middle English, short for attire
First Known Use: 14th century
3tire
transitive verb
tiredtir·ing
Definition of TIRE
1
obsolete : attire
2
archaic : to adorn (the hair) with an ornament
First Known Use of TIRE
14th century
4tire
noun, often attributive
Definition of TIRE
1
: a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel
2
: a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air
Origin of TIRE
Middle English, probably from 2tire
First Known Use: 15th century
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TIRE Defined for Kids
1tire
verb \ˈtīr\
tiredtir·ing
Definition of TIRE for Kids
1
: to make or become weary
2
: to lose or cause to lose patience or attention : bore <They quickly tired of the game.>
2tire
noun
Definition of TIRE for Kids
: a rubber cushion that usually contains compressed air and fits around a wheel (as of an automobile)
Medical Dictionary
tire
verb \ˈtī(ə)r\
tiredtir·ing
Medical Definition of TIRE
intransitive verb
: to become weary
transitive verb
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
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