Meaning & Definition of word "Transportation"

Transportation

/ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃən/

1. The action of transporting someone or something or the process of being transported.
- Example: Public transportation is essential for commuting in large cities.
2. A system or means of transporting goods or people.
- Example: The transportation of goods by rail is often more efficient than by road.
3. The means of conveyance, such as vehicles and infrastructure, involved in transporting goods or people.
- Example: The city has invested heavily in transportation infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion.
4. The act of moving something from one place to another.
- Example: Transportation of the shipment was delayed due to bad weather.

●Derived from Latin 'transportatio', from 'transportare', meaning 'to carry across'.

public transportation:

Transportation services that are available for use by the general public.

transportation cost:

The expenses related to moving goods or people.

freight transportation:

The shipment of goods by land, sea, or air.

transit:

The act of passing through or across a space.

conveyance:

The act of transporting someone or something from one place to another.

Meaning: Uber or Lyft rides

● Example Sentence: I took a Lyft for my transportation to the party.

Meaning: Riding the bus

● Example Sentence: I usually just take the bus for my transportation around town.