rideshare

noun

ride·​share ˈrīd-ˌsher 

variants or less commonly ride-share or ride share

plural rideshares also ride-shares or ride shares

1

: a service or network through which ride-sharing trips are arranged

Talk of imposed regulations on the popular rideshares such as Lyft and Uber has fueled debate among the Seattle community.

—Alaina Bever

a rideshare company

rideshare apps

2

: an automobile trip that is arranged by means of ride-sharing

… to lower the cost of holiday travel … book rideshares to and from the airport in advance.

—Allie Volpe

3

: a private automobile used for a ride-sharing trip

Revelers arrive in sports cars and ride-shares several nights a week …

—Patricia Mazzei

compare taxicab

Examples of rideshare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His brother-cousin Zulfi (Guz Khan) hopes that Shah’s newfound fame will help boost his Uber-for-Muslims rideshare business. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026

Plus, many people are already used to utilizing the Uber app, meaning consumers don't have to turn to a new service for autonomous vehicle rideshares. —Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026

Between the monorail, trams, taxis, and rideshares, travelers are bombarded with transportation options. —Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

The walkability alone can save you money on rental cars and rideshares, which adds up quickly for a family. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rideshare

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware