in transit

phrase

: in the process of being transported
Some of the goods were lost in transit.

Examples of in transit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Data will be encrypted both at rest and in transit, while customers will have configurable controls covering retention, permissions, and auditing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 No Single Control Does Every Job Encryption protects data at rest and in transit. — Jeremy Samuelson, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Politico first reported last week that the F-35 parts shipment bound for the United States for repairs were rerouted in transit from Australia this summer, citing three people familiar with the matter. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 The wide-leg cut looks professional enough for work, while the linen-blend fabric and elastic waist keep them comfortable enough for hours in transit. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in transit

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20transit. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!