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Definition of ridesharing

ridesharing

/ˈraɪdˌʃɛərɪŋ/
ride · shar · ing
Past Simple:rideshared
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Past Participle:rideshared
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Present Participle:ridesharing
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ridesharing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An arrangement in which passengers travel together in a private vehicle to a common destination, or an on-demand transportation service arranged via a mobile application.

Example

"Many urban commuters rely on ridesharing to reduce traffic congestion and lower their daily travel expenses."

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• verb

1

To travel in a private vehicle with others, either by sharing a commute or by booking a trip through an on-demand mobile application (present participle of rideshare).

Example

"Instead of paying for airport parking, they decided on ridesharing to the terminal."

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• Nearby Words

riderless
ridership
rideshare
ridesharing
ridge
ridgeback
ridged gourd

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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