Search Dictionary
Definition of carsharing

carsharing

/ˈkɑːrˌʃɛər.ɪŋ/
car · shar · ing
JUMP TO:

carsharing Lexical Profile

carsharing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A model of car rental in which members rent vehicles for short periods of time, often by the hour or minute, through a self-service network.

Example

"Urban residents increasingly rely on carsharing rather than owning a personal vehicle."

2

British An arrangement in which two or more people travel together in a single vehicle to share the costs and reduce traffic congestion.

Example

"The company introduced an incentive scheme to encourage carsharing among commuters."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for carsharing

Word Nuance & Usage

In North American usage, 'carsharing' refers to short-term self-drive vehicle access, whereas in British English it often refers to 'carpooling' (sharing a single journey with other passengers).

• Nearby Words

carryout
carryover
carshare
carsharing
carsick
carsickness
carson

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carsharing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carsharing
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.