Word
wheels
US/ˈhwiɫz/
UK/wˈiːlz/
Definitions
01plural of wheel
A1 · Beginner Plural noun
n. more than one wheel; the round objects that help a vehicle move.
n. the plural form of wheel, referring to multiple circular frames or disks that revolve on an axle.
“The bicycle has two wheels, but the car has four.”
“The engineer inspected the landing gear to ensure all wheels were properly aligned before the aircraft was cleared for takeoff.”
02a car or vehicle
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Informal · Slang
n. a casual way to talk about your car or how you get around.
n. a metonymic term for an automobile or other wheeled vehicle.
“I finally saved enough money to buy my own wheels.”
“He offered to give us a lift since he had his wheels parked just around the corner from the cinema.”
Usage
Usually used with a possessive adjective like 'my' or 'your'.
Teaching tip
This is a very common way for young people or friends to talk about their cars without being formal.
Idioms
02. hell on wheels
03. set of wheels
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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