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Definition of rideshare

rideshare

/ˈraɪdˌʃɛər/
ride · share

Plural:rideshares
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Past Simple:rideshared
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Past Participle:rideshared
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Present Participle:ridesharing
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rideshare Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A transportation service in which passengers book a ride in a private vehicle driven by its owner, typically arranged through a mobile app or website; a single trip taken using such a service.

Example

"After the concert ended, we ordered a rideshare to get back to our hotel."


2

An arrangement in which several travelers share a private vehicle for a commute or trip, typically to split fuel costs and reduce traffic congestion.

Example

"She organized a neighborhood rideshare so the office commuters could use the high-occupancy vehicle lane."

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• verb

1

To travel by sharing a private vehicle with others, or by using an app-based transportation service.

Example

"Several coworkers decided to rideshare to the downtown conference to save on parking fees."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rideshare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rideshare
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