Definition

The amount of money that a passenger pays to travel on public transportation, like a bus or streetcar.

Example

I need to find some change for my carfare to get to work.

Conversation

Do you know how much the carfare is for the bus ride?

I think it’s around three dollars, but it might vary.

That's not too bad; I was worried it would be more expensive.

Yeah, it’s pretty reasonable for a short trip.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carfare is formed from "car" (from Old English "carr", meaning a wheeled vehicle) and "fare" (from Old English "faran", meaning to journey or travel). The word "carfare" refers to the cost of traveling by car or the fare paid for a journey in a vehicle.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'car' as the vehicle you travel in and 'fare' as the cost of your journey. This helps you remember that 'carfare' is the price you pay to travel by car.

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