Meaning of the word carpooling in English

What does carpooling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carpooling

US /ˈkɑːrˌpuː.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɑːˌpuː.lɪŋ/
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Noun

an arrangement among a group of people to travel together in one car, sharing the cost and often taking turns driving

Example:
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We save money on gas by carpooling to work every day.
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The company encourages carpooling to reduce traffic congestion.

Verb

to travel together in one car, sharing the cost and often taking turns driving

Example:
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They decided to carpool to the concert to save money.
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Do you want to carpool with me tomorrow?