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high-occupancy vehicle lane

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A restricted traffic lane reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles with a driver and at least one passenger, including carpools, vanpools, and transit buses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, road, transport, vehicles

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: carpool lane, diamond lane, HOV lane

Antonyms: none provided

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