fare

noun
UK: /feə/
US: /fer/

  1. The money you pay for a journey on public transport.

    1. The train fare is too expensive for me.
    2. Bus fares will be increased from next month because of rising fuel costs.

  2. A person who pays to be driven in a vehicle such as a taxi.

    1. The taxi driver picked up a fare near the station.
    2. The driver refused to take the fare because he was going off duty.

  3. Food and drink, especially at a restaurant or event.

    1. The restaurant serves traditional British fare.
    2. The festival offered a diverse range of musical fare, from folk to classical.

Synonyms

price charge food cuisine get on manage
fare intransitive-verb

  1. To be in a specified state or to get on in life.

    1. How did you fare in the exam?
    2. The business is faring well despite the current economic climate, demonstrating resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fare" in English means: The money you pay for a journey on public transport., A person who pays to be driven in a vehicle such as a taxi., Food and drink, especially at a restaurant or event..

The phonetic transcription of "fare" is /feə/ in British English and /fer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fare": price, charge, food, cuisine, get on, manage.

Example usage of "fare": "The train fare is too expensive for me.". More examples on the page.