carless
Americanadjective
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without a car; not possessing or having use of a car.
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free of or lacking cars.
Other Word Forms
- carlessness noun
Example Sentences
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Beyond it, a hiker or snowshoer finds several miles of carless, unplowed path, with mountains rising to your left and half-frozen Rush Creek and Silver Lake to the right.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
But for secular Israeli Jews, Yom Kippur is a rare chance to experience their country as a silent, carless playground, and to establish their own secular customs in the process.
From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2022
Going carless isn't an option for Mandy, but she is trying to use it less.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2022
Rezoned commercial buildings could include three-bedroom apartments that attract carless families, decrease emissions and grow the neighborhood.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2021
Beholding his brother slain, Sushena, insensate with rage, suddenly made Nakula carless in that battle.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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