carpool

American  

[kahr-pool] / ˈkɑrˌpul /

noun

1. Also carpooling, car pooling. an arrangement among a group of automobile owners by which each owner in turn drives the others or their children to and from a designated place.

2. those included in such an arrangement.

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verb (used without object)

1. Also car-pool to form or participate in a carpool.

carpool British  

/ ˈkɑːˌpuːl /

verb

1. another term for carshare

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Other Word Forms

• carpooling noun

Etymology

Origin of carpool

First recorded in 1940–45; car ¹ + pool ²

Example Sentences

The government also called on people to "ride bicycles, carpool, use public transport, and restrict personal vehicle use when unnecessary".

From BBC

When gas prices go higher, experts say drivers will find ways to save on fuel costs, such as by driving less, bunding trips or carpooling.

From MarketWatch

Despite the early resistance, carpool lanes became a feature on Southern California freeways, which now have between 700 and 800 miles of carpool lanes.

From Los Angeles Times

Sure, I live in an area — just outside of New York City — where I can use public transportation, and I have tried to carpool with friends whenever possible.

From MarketWatch

The International Energy Agency advised households, businesses, and governments to adopt measures like working from home and carpooling to curb fuel demand amid soaring oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal