carfare

American

[kahr-fair] / ˈkɑrˌfɛər /

noun

the amount charged for a ride on a subway, streetcar, bus, etc.

carfare British

/ ˈkɑːˌfɛə /

noun

the fare that a passenger is charged for a ride on a bus, etc

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Etymology

Origin of carfare

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; car ¹ + fare

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carfare

Later, the department expanded busing options and said it would provide carfare reimbursements for families struggling to get their children to the program.

From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2021

"And if they find child care, then the question is whether they pay out more in carfare and day care than they make."

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2016

She also pays $8.50 a week in carfare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2016

He worried that his performance would not have the same edge, so just as the Golden Gloves began he got a job in a laundry to earn money for carfare.

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2010

One time she had gone there to bring him an apron and carfare to go to a job.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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