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

Wu said Friday that fans planning to attend Boston Legacy FC matches at White Stadium will be allowed to walk, bike, take public transit, use a shuttle service, or book a rideshare to get to the Franklin Park facility. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026

Between the crowds, traffic, and general chaos after the final race, having a plan that doesn’t include a last-minute rideshare is essential. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 May 2026

Renting a private car is essential, as rideshares and taxis do not service Chiricahua National Monument. —Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026

Fans can also take rideshares to the matches, but parking will not be allowed at the stadium. —John Dias, CBS News, 30 Apr. 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