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diamond lane

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noun

  1. a highway or street lane for buses and passenger vans marked with a large diamond shape on the pavement.

Etymology

Origin of diamond lane

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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The vehicle blocked traffic in the diamond lane.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023

To meet federal requirements, a diamond lane must move at an average of 45 mph during peak commute hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2018

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