Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dial-a-ride

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: di-al-a-ride
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of on-demand transportation similar to public transit usually in areas or during times where fixed route service is not available or possible and resembling paratransit, taxi, or shuttle service in its execution.

Uncountable

Etymology

So called because requests for transport were traditionally made by telephone call; see dial.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

dial-a-ride problem

Questions

What does dial-a-ride mean?: A form of on-demand transportation similar to public transit usually in areas or during times where fixed route service is not available or possible and resembling paratransit, taxi, or shuttle service in its execution.
Where does dial-a-ride come from?: So called because requests for transport were traditionally made by telephone call; see dial.

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