fare
Plural
fares
1
the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.
A fare is the fee paid for a service, especially for transportation, such as buses, trains, or taxis. It can also apply to fees for things like ridesharing services or ferry rides. The amount of a fare often depends on factors like distance, time, or type of service. The purpose of a fare is to cover the cost of providing the service, helping to maintain and operate transportation systems and ensure they are accessible to users.
- She bought a monthly pass to save on daily fare expenses.
- She checked the fare on the ride-hailing app before confirming her trip.
- The airline offers lower fares for early morning flights.
- The fare from the city to the beach was quite reasonable.
- The subway fare increased by 10% this year.
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2
a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region
Fare refers to food, especially the kind that is provided or served at a particular event, place, or time. It encompasses a wide range of dishes, meals, and culinary offerings. For example, the fare at a restaurant might include appetizers, entrees, and desserts from a specific cuisine. Similarly, the fare at a festival might consist of various street foods and snacks.
- The restaurant serves traditional Italian fare.
- The café specializes in vegetarian fare.
- Simple homemade fare can be the most comforting.
- The cruise offered an elegant selection of seafood fare.
- The festival featured a variety of street fare from different cultures.
3
an agenda of things to do
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4
a paying (taxi) passenger