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

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

While waiting for backup, the 58-year-old man got into an rideshare, but police arrested him during a traffic stop, charges say. —Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

Staying near your meeting location, conference venue, or in the city center saves time and eliminates the need for lengthy rideshares or rental cars. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026

Your easiest bet is a rideshare or car service. —Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 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