# Goodyear

/ˈɡʊdjiɹ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/goodyear
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a good or successful year. People often use this word as a light joke when they have a great year, referring to the famous tire brand.

For teachers: a year marked by success, prosperity, or favorable outcomes. Often used as a punning reference to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

## Examples

- We had a real goodyear with record sales in every department.
- After the team won the championship and I got my promotion, I told my family it was a goodyear.

## Usage notes

- Often written as two words ('good year') unless specifically intended as a pun or brand reference.

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