carpool
Carpool (noun) means an arrangement in which several people share a car for regular trips, such as commuting, to save money or reduce traffic. Example: “She joined a carpool to cut down on her commuting costs.”
How to Use Carpool
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharing a car with others for a regular trip, usually commuting, to split costs and reduce the number of cars on the road.
Word Forms
carpooled past tense, carpools plural, carpools singular
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She joined a _____ to cut down on her commuting costs.
Etymology
A straightforward blend of "car" and "pool," in the sense of pooling resources together.
Rhymes for carpool
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What does “carpool” mean?
The word “carpool” means an arrangement in which several people share a car for regular trips, such as commuting, to save money or reduce traffic. In plain terms, sharing a car with others for a regular trip, usually commuting, to split costs and reduce the number of cars on the road.
How do you pronounce “carpool”?
“Carpool” is pronounced KAH-pool (/ˈkɑːpuːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “carpool” in a sentence?
Here is “carpool” used in a sentence: “She joined a carpool to cut down on her commuting costs.”
What part of speech is “carpool”?
Depending on how it is used, “carpool” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “carpool” have?
“Carpool” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an arrangement in which several people share a car for regular trips, such as commuting, to save money or reduce traffic.