transportation
noun
trans·por·ta·tion
ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act, process, or instance of transporting or being transported
2
a
: means of conveyance or travel from one place to another
b
: public conveyance of passengers or goods especially as a commercial enterprise
3
: banishment to a penal colony
Examples of transportation in a Sentence
the transportation of troops overseas
She arranged for the transportation of her furniture to her new apartment.
He was the U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Reagan.
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One of the biggest sources of concern for local fans and tournament authorities is transportation to and from games and the Fan Fest in a city known for traffic snarls.
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Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
High ticket prices and exorbitant transportation and parking fees have angered fans and drawn the attention of politicians and state attorneys general.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
It was completed last month and shows persistent inequities and challenges related to housing affordability, food access, transportation, income and education.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Host cities invest billions in transportation systems, stadiums, public safety measures and tourism infrastructure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
High ticket prices and exorbitant transportation and parking fees have angered fans and drawn the attention of politicians and state attorneys general.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
It was completed last month and shows persistent inequities and challenges related to housing affordability, food access, transportation, income and education.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Host cities invest billions in transportation systems, stadiums, public safety measures and tourism infrastructure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transportation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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transportation
noun
trans·por·ta·tion
ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən
1
: an act, process, or instance of transporting or being transported
2
: exile to a penal colony
3
a
: a means or method of transport
was left without transportation when the car died
b
: the public transporting of passengers or goods usually for a price
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