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dollar van

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of shared taxi or shuttle bus, especially a van or minibus operated as a taxi or shuttle bus for a usual fee of one US dollar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shared taxi or shuttle bus

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From their usual fare in the late 20th century.