fare
noun
the price of conveyance or passage in a bus, train, airplane, or other vehicle.
fares
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pluralof fare.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof fare (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
farenounthe price of conveyance or passage in a bus, train, airplane, or other vehicle.
Example Sentences
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Rising oil prices have pushed airlines to raise fares and cut back on flights, but the pressure on profit is uneven across the industry.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
He announced a £2 cap to most single bus fares in England and a cut to VAT on domestic electricity bills.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Higher fuel costs have dinged industry profits and left many travelers frustrated with flight disruptions and higher fares.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Without the add-ons, base fares would be higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
I decided to walk to the bus terminal and inquire about the fares to Chicago.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
