Synonyms for

Transportation

Verb / ˌtrænspɜ:ˈteɪʃʌn / Another word for transportation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Transportation is the movement of people, goods, or animals from one place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

carriage conveyance transit transport

Informal

getting around travel commute lift

Literary

passage journey voyage

Antonyms

stillness stasis immobility idleness cessation

Common collocations

  • public transportation
  • transportation system
  • transportation costs
  • transportation network
  • transportation services
  • transportation sector
  • transportation infrastructure

Word family

noun transportation
verb transport
adjective transportational
adverb transportatively

Usage note

Transportation refers to the movement of people or goods from one place to another. It is often used in the context of systems and infrastructure, such as public transportation or transportation networks.

Example sentences

  1. My school bus is a form of transportation.
  2. We use transportation to go on vacation.
  3. The airplane is a fast form of transportation.
  4. The delivery truck is a type of transportation used to move goods.
  5. Transportation is important for trade and commerce.

Quotes

  • "The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it." - Dudley Moore
  • "The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine." - John Howard
  • "The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it." - C.C. Scott

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