diamond lane
dy-mund laynnoun
PlacesDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known
Definition
The carpool or HOV lane, marked with diamonds on the pavement. In some counties it is also a toll lane if you are driving alone.
In simple English: The freeway lane for cars with more than one person.
Examples
Jump in the diamond lane, I count as a passenger.
CHP was sitting on the diamond lane at the split.
Usage notes
Also called the carpool lane. Solo drivers in it without a transponder get tickets.
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- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun