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transportation

noun

ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən

Definition of transportation

as in ride

a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another I'm without transportation tonight, so I can't meet you at the movies

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as in vehicle

something used to carry goods or passengers right now my bike is my only transportation

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Recent Examples of transportation Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive). — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Alongside carrying wheat, coal, lumber, steel and more, the Rock Island Railroad was also a major force of bauxite transportation during World War II. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026 Jay Blackman Jay Blackman is an NBC News producer covering such areas as transportation, space, medical and consumer issues. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Another Driving Connections priority is collaborating with partner agencies like the Chicago Department of Aviation, or CDA, to advance regional transportation, officials said. — Marni Pike, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation

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The property houses four 18-hole mini golf courses, an arcade, go-karts, ropes course, zipline, flat rides and two roller coasters.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
It is no longer listed as an attraction on the park’s website, and Worlds of Fun confirmed the ride has been retired over the phone.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

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