Driving

Spare

sper

noun

What does Spare mean?

The extra tire in your trunk.

Example sentence

"The spare got me to the tire shop."

American usage tip

Donut spares are temporary — max 50 mph.

Related Driving words

Detour
An alternate route around a closed road.
Exit
The ramp to leave a highway.
Rush hour
Peak traffic times, morning and evening.
Pull over
To stop your car at the side of the road.
Four-way stop
An intersection where all directions must stop.
Parallel parking
Parking between two cars along a curb.
Valet
A service where staff parks your car.
Turn signal
The blinker indicating a turn.

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