steering wheel

American  

noun

• steering wheels
  plural

1. a wheel used by a driver, pilot, or the like, to steer an automobile, ship, etc.

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steering wheel British  

noun

1. a wheel turned by the driver of a motor vehicle, ship, etc, when he wishes to change direction. It is connected to the front wheels, rudder, etc

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• steering wheels
  plural

Etymology

Origin of steering wheel

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

steering wheel

An automaker has never sold a car without a steering wheel or pedals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Tesla is about to hold a launch event for the Cybercab, which doesn’t have pedals or a steering wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Like the Cybercab, Zoox taxis lack driver’s controls such as a steering wheel and gear shift.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

First unveiled in October 2024, the gold-colored vehicle has no pedals or steering wheel.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

“I’m sure she’ll be here soon,” Ma said over the steering wheel, inching to the drop-off point.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson

Related Words

• wheel