carpool
noun
Also 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.
carpooling
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a word derived from
carpool.
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 ● Jul. 17, 2026
Researchers suggest that this cohort may have increased carpooling or used public transit where available to cut back on their spending at gas stations.
From Barron's ● May 6, 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 ● 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 ● Mar. 28, 2026
The plan was that Auntie Buzz would go green by not having a car and we would save the Earth by carpooling.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
