English Explanatory Dictionary

carpool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.
  2. The group of people who participate in such a pool.
verb
  1. To travel together in such a pool.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːpuːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-carpool.wav

Word forms

carpool carpools carpooling carpooled

Etymology

From car + pool.

Synonyms

lift scheme

Related words

carpooling vanpool

Derived words

carpooler carpool lane fampool
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