# retread

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɹiːˈtɹɛd/ · frequency rank #83,682

## Definitions
1. To replace the traction-providing surface of a vehicle that employs tires, tracks or treads.
2. To renew the tread of a tyre, providing a cheaper alternative to buying a new tyre, but potentially introducing a risk of premature failure if performed improperly.

## Etymology
From re- + tread (“grooves carved into the face of a tire”, noun).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/retread