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rideshare

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A ridesharing arrangement in which people travel together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A taxi or minicab hired through a ridesharing app.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To participate in ridesharing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To work or gig as a rideshare driver.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

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History

Etymology

From ride + share.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kimppakyyti — travel arrangement
  • French: covoiturage — travel arrangement
  • Georgian: საზიარო მგზავრობა (saziaro mgzavroba) — travel arrangement
  • Georgian: ერთობლივი მგზავრობა (ertoblivi mgzavroba) — travel arrangement