public transportation
noun
chiefly US
: a system of trains, buses, etc., that is paid for or run by the government
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Outside of the cabin, these wipes come in handy at meals, while taking public transportation, and when cleaning up small messes at the hotel.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Miami is still a long way from fixing its traffic and public transportation woes, but there may be a credible solution on the horizon — electric flying taxis.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Illinois lawmakers could also consider carving out municipalities under a certain size or tying rule changes to areas within close proximity to public transportation, major highways or central business districts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The practice is so common there is an entire reality show dedicated to watching Japanese toddlers navigate the world—including going to the grocery store and riding public transportation—alone, called Old Enough.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Miami is still a long way from fixing its traffic and public transportation woes, but there may be a credible solution on the horizon — electric flying taxis.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Illinois lawmakers could also consider carving out municipalities under a certain size or tying rule changes to areas within close proximity to public transportation, major highways or central business districts.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The practice is so common there is an entire reality show dedicated to watching Japanese toddlers navigate the world—including going to the grocery store and riding public transportation—alone, called Old Enough.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for public transportation
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“Public transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20transportation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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