rideshare
noun
ride·share
ˈrīd-ˌsher 
variants
or less commonly
or
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.—
University Wire (Carlsbad)
University Wire (Carlsbad)a rideshare company
rideshare apps
2
: an automobile trip that is arranged by means of ride-sharing
Riders from low-frequency transit areas who book subsidized trips that require both a bus ride and a rideshare will soon be able to do that in one step in the agency's app …—Chris Tisch and Caitlin Johnston
Chris Tisch and Caitlin Johnston3
: a private automobile used for a ride-sharing trip
Revelers arrive in sports cars and ride-shares several nights a week …—Patricia Mazzei
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The card earns 4× points on dining and airfare, 3× points on hotels, cruise lines, tours, and travel agencies, 2× points on car rentals, taxis, and rideshares, and 1× point on all other purchases.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Your Mac can also now receive Live Activity notifications that normally require a phone, such as those related to the arrival of a rideshare or a food delivery.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Parking is limited, so consider using public transportation or rideshare services.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Your Mac can also now receive Live Activity notifications that normally require a phone, such as those related to the arrival of a rideshare or a food delivery.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Parking is limited, so consider using public transportation or rideshare services.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rideshare
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“Rideshare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rideshare. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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