transportation

noun
UK: /ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of moving people or goods from one place to another.

    1. We need better transportation in town.
    2. Efficient transportation is vital for the economy and overall accessibility.

  2. A system or means of conveying people or goods.

    1. My main transportation is a bicycle.
    2. Public transportation is a convenient option for getting around the city without a car.

Synonyms

transit shipping carriage conveyance haulage freightage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transportation" in English means: The act of moving people or goods from one place to another., A system or means of conveying people or goods..

The phonetic transcription of "transportation" is /ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transportation": transit, shipping, carriage, conveyance, haulage, freightage.

Example usage of "transportation": "We need better transportation in town.". More examples on the page.