Tuesday, September 8, 2015

attire, a tire

Attire or attire ( one word ) means clothing or apparel--
His attire was always impeccable, and in the latest fashion.
He looks older in business attire.

Attire may also mean to dress or adorn, particularly for a special occasion--
We want to attire the children as elves for the pageant.

A tire or a tire ( two words, rhymes with attire ) means one ( a ) round rubber band or ring that covers the rim of a wheel ( tire )--
Where can we get a tire fixed?
Can we buy a tire here? We had a flat.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Don't try to change a tire in your formal attire; call a tow truck."

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