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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.

   "The neighbors decided on a carpool to get their kids to school, so that they wouldn't each have to drive every day."

2. 2
   The group of people who participate in such a pool.

Verb

1. 1
   To travel together in such a pool.

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"Tom and Mary carpool whenever they can."

Etymology

From car + pool.

Related phrases

carpool lane

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