carfare

[ kahr-fair ]

noun

1. the amount charged for a ride on a subway, streetcar, bus, etc.

carfare

/ ˈkɑːˌfɛə /

noun

1. the fare that a passenger is charged for a ride on a bus, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of carfare¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; car ¹ + fare

Example Sentences

Later, the department expanded busing options and said it would provide carfare reimbursements for families struggling to get their children to the program.

From New York Times

One time she had gone there to bring him an apron and carfare to go to a job.

From Literature

"And if they find child care, then the question is whether they pay out more in carfare and day care than they make."

From Los Angeles Times

He had been able to bleed ten cents out of his mother for carfare home, although she had even begrudged him that.

From Literature

That made a total of twenty-six cents, fourteen cents of which would have to be saved for carfare to Mr. Dalton’s; that is, if he decided to take the job.

From Literature