intercity

adjective

in·​ter·​city ˌin-tər-ˈsi-tē How to pronounce intercity (audio)
variants or inter-city
: occurring in or extending or operating between two or more cities
intercity travel

Examples of intercity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chicago is close to losing its only intercity bus terminal, jeopardizing travel freedom for many low-income, elderly and minority travelers with limited transportation options. Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024 However, the four weeks of international and intercity travel across New York, London, Milan and Paris take a huge toll on the environment, what with all the carbon emissions, single-use products and other waste created. Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024 America’s Greyhound bus stations are disappearing Chicago is on the verge of losing its only intercity bus terminal. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024 But the total amount of US track is also significantly reduced: roughly 140,000 miles, versus 249,000 miles back in 1930 when trains—not airlines or interstate highways—were the primary mode of intercity travel. Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intercity 

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intercity was in 1872

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“Intercity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercity. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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