sidewall

American  

[sahyd-wawl] / ˈsaɪdˌwɔl /

noun

1. the part of a pneumatic tire between the edge of the tread and the rim of the wheel.

2. a wall that serves as the side of a structure.

3. the side part of the upper of a shoe.

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sidewall British  

/ ˈsaɪdˌwɔːl /

noun

1. either of the sides of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the rim

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Etymology

Origin of sidewall

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; side ¹, wall

Example Sentences

“There is beauty in the sidewall and the neighbor’s trees. The views extend the house outwards.”

From Los Angeles Times

There, Boeing mechanics and quality inspectors complete the cabin interior — adding wiring, insulation, sidewalls, seats, galley and lavatories.

From Seattle Times

To access each door plug, mechanics removed two rows of seats and the sidewall.

From Seattle Times

This is visible from the outside, but from the inside it is covered by a sidewall so that, to a passenger, it looks like a normal window, not a door opening.

From Seattle Times

Otherwise, the hole is sealed with a plug, and from the inside it is covered by a sidewall.

From Seattle Times