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

The attacks have killed dozens of civilians and troops and also targeted Saudi tankers in transit from Red Sea ports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait out to the Gulf of Aden and the rest of the world. — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

Multiple compartments prevent bottles from shifting around in transit, while the hanging design turns even the smallest hotel bathroom into a surprisingly functional vanity. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

This causes both planets to tug on one another, producing a measurable shift in transit timings as the planets pass in front of their host stars. — Chris Young july 30, Refractor, 30 July 2026

Under Catalan tax law, the charge applies when a cruise ship makes a port call while a passenger is in transit. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Rhymes for in transit

• paratransit