Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diamond lane

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.19 in modern English

Syllables: di-a-mond lane
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A freeway lane designated for sole use by high occupancy vehicles.

Canadian usage; American usage

Etymology

Usually painted with a white diamond or lozenge.

Usage

Canadian usage
American usage

Inflected Forms

diamond lanes (plural)

Questions

What does diamond lane mean?: A freeway lane designated for sole use by high occupancy vehicles.
Where does diamond lane come from?: Usually painted with a white diamond or lozenge.

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