Rideshare

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ridesharing arrangement in which people travel together.

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

  2. 2
    A taxi or minicab hired through a ridesharing app.

    "He took an Uber rideshare to the other side of town."

Verb
  1. 1
    To participate in ridesharing. intransitive
  2. 2
    To work or gig as a rideshare driver. intransitive, transitive

Example

More examples

"This mission, known as Transporter 3, is part of SpaceX’s rideshare program which in two previous outings has put over 220 small satellites into orbit."

Etymology

From ride + share.

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