carpooling
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a word derived from
carpool.
carpoolnounAlso carpooling, car pooling. an arrangement among a group of automobile owners by which each owner in turn drives the others or their children to and from a designated place.
Example Sentences
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The image was inspired by Alejandro Cartagena, a Dominican Republic-born Mexican creative who photographed carpooling laborers on the flatbeds along a highway in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 17, 2026
Encouraging working from home and carpooling are also options to reduce consumption in the short term.
From Barron's β Apr. 28, 2026
People in Thailand have also been asked to keep air conditioning at 26-27C and to conserve fuel by carpooling or using public transport.
From BBC β Apr. 9, 2026
When gas prices go higher, experts say drivers will find ways to save on fuel costs, such as by driving less, bunding trips or carpooling.
From MarketWatch β Mar. 28, 2026
I’d gotten used to carpooling to the gym with Loren from down the street.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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