carpool — an arrangement in which a group of people take turns driving each other or their children to and from a regular destination
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an arrangement in which a group of people take turns driving each other or their children to and from a regular destination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrpuːl/
Example Sentences
- Mom's carpool duty turned into a comedy show when she accidentally picked up the wrong kids from soccer practice.
- The carpool conversation topics range from weather to world politics, depending on who's driving.
- Our carpool group has strict rules: no eating smelly food and no singing off-key.
carpool
NOUN[/ˈkɑːrpuːl/]
an arrangement in which a group of people take turns driving each other or their children to and from a regular destination
Four neighbors carpool to work together, splitting gas and laughing along the way.
Carpool saves fuel, and that's so cool!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Carpool is a compound word formed in 1960s America by combining 'car' and 'pool'. It emerged from the practical need to describe shared automobile usage among multiple people, reflecting post-war suburban commuting patterns and fuel efficiency concerns.
Breakdown
car (automobile) + pool (shared resources). The term 'pool' derives from the concept of pooling resources together, similar to 'car pool' arrangements where drivers and passengers combine transportation costs and vehicle use.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Mom's carpool duty turned into a comedy show when she accidentally picked up the wrong kids from soccer practice.”
“The carpool conversation topics range from weather to world politics, depending on who's driving.”
“Our carpool group has strict rules: no eating smelly food and no singing off-key.”
“The company encourages employees to carpool by providing reserved parking spaces.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.