carfare
Definition
Noun: - The money a passenger must pay to ride a bus or streetcar; the fare for a journey on public urban transit.
Usage
This word specifically refers to the cost of a single trip on a bus, tram, or streetcar. It is often used when discussing the exact amount of money needed for such a trip. - Don't forget to bring your carfare for the bus. - She didn't have enough carfare to get home.
Advanced Usage
- While "carfare" traditionally refers to bus or streetcar fares, in modern, broader usage, it can sometimes be understood to mean a small amount of money given to someone specifically for transportation costs, even for a taxi.
- His father gave him carfare and lunch money.
Variants and Related Words
- Fare (n): A more general term for the money paid for a journey on any vehicle (bus, train, plane, taxi).
- Bus fare (n): A more specific, modern synonym for "carfare."
Synonyms
- Bus fare
- Tram fare
- Streetcar fare
- Transit fare
Notes on Meaning
"Carfare" is an older term that remains in use, particularly in American English. It is important to note that despite containing the word "car," it does not refer to the cost of fuel or travel in a private automobile. It exclusively pertains to public transportation fares.
Noun
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the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar
