four-wheel

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wēl 

variants or four-wheeled

ˈfȯr-ˌ(h)wēld 

1

: having four wheels

2

: acting on or by means of four wheels of an automotive vehicle

four-wheel disc brakes

Examples of four-wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The International Sporting Code (ISC), the FIA regulations that govern international four-wheel motorsport competitions, was updated earlier this year to reflect changes to its misconduct guidelines, which include, but are not limited to, swearing. —Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025

The snow is so hard that the Erickson four-wheel drive truck and plow are unable to clear it. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Pro tip: If a rental agency says four-wheel drive or chains are required for a house in winter, follow the directions. —Kristen Hinman, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025

There are two four-wheel drive systems on offer, part-time and full-time, and a two-wheel drive setup on the SR5 with a standard rear limited-slip differential. —Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for four-wheel

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• foveal

Kids Definition

four-wheel

adjective

ˌfōr-ˌhwēl,

ˌfȯr-ˌwēl

variants or four-wheeled

ˈfōr-ˈhwē(ə)ld,

ˈfȯr-,

-ˈwē(ə)ld

1

: having four wheels

2

: acting on or by means of four wheels

a car with four-wheel drive