public transportation

noun

chiefly US

: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government

Examples of public transportation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, many roads in downtown Tehran were blocked as mourners continued to arrive by car, motorcycle and public transportation trying to reach the area for a final glimpse of the country’s leader. — Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026

The World Cup brings fans from around the world together and on game day, so does public transportation. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Lawmakers said the goal is to increase housing supply, help ease housing costs and encourage more people to use public transportation, which could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

The country has major logistical problems due to outdated public transportation systems and heavy traffic. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for public transportation

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
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• biodegradation
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• bureaucratization