diamond lane

noun

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

Meanings

noundiamond lane (plural diamond lanes)

plural diamond lanes

  1. CanadaUSA freeway lane designated for sole use by high occupancy vehicles.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Usually painted with a white diamond or lozenge.

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APA

diamond lane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diamond%20lane

MLA

“diamond lane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diamond%20lane. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diamond lane,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diamond%20lane.

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