sharing economy

American  

noun

1. a system in which people rent, borrow, or share commodities, services, and resources owned by individuals, usually with the aid of online technology, in an effort to save money, cut costs, and reduce waste.

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Etymology

Origin of sharing economy

First recorded in 2005–10

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sharing economy

It’s a quieter, more sustainable kind of sharing economy, one where empty spaces serve a specific emotional need, not just economic opportunity.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2025

Launched in 2007, Airbnb gained prominence as a darling of the nascent sharing economy.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023

This article is adapted from Oversharing, a newsletter about the sharing economy.

From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2023

Swimming pools are now part of the sharing economy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2023

Ms. Barrymore, famously, is not only a crier but also a sharer, even before the sharing economy picked up online.

From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2021