Carfare

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrfɛr/

Definitions of carfare

noun the fare for riding in a car or other public transportation

Example Sentences

A1 I need to save money for my carfare to work.

A2 She always carries extra cash in case she needs carfare.

B1 The company reimburses employees for their carfare when traveling for work.

B2 The cost of carfare has increased due to rising gas prices.

C1 He claimed carfare as a business expense on his tax return.

C2 The government provides subsidies for public transportation carfare for low-income individuals.

Examples of carfare in a Sentence

formal She always made sure to budget for carfare when planning her trips.

informal I forgot to bring enough carfare for the bus ride home.

slang I need to scrounge up some carfare to get to the party tonight.

figurative His determination to succeed was his carfare on the journey to achieving his dreams.

Grammatical Forms of carfare

• past tense: carfared
• plural: carfares
• comparative: more carfare
• superlative: most carfare
• present tense: carfares
• future tense: will carfare
• perfect tense: have carfared
• continuous tense: is carfaring
• singular: carfare
• positive degree: carfare
• infinitive: to carfare
• gerund: carfaring
• participle: carfaring

Origin and Evolution of carfare

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'carfare' originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the fare for riding on a horse-drawn carriage or omnibus, 'carfare' later evolved to specifically mean the fare for riding on a streetcar or tramway. With the decline of streetcars and the rise of automobiles, 'carfare' is now less commonly used and has been largely replaced by terms like 'bus fare' or 'transit fare.'