Definition of transportationnext
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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 Demand is strong in regions with limited transportation networks. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Mecklenburg County worked with the towns on transportation. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026 Brian Moody is a senior editor of Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader and an automotive expert specializing in transportation, car shopping, electric cars, in-car technology and future vehicles. Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Banks, office real estate, transportation and logistics and media stocks were all hit lower amid AI disruption fears. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transportation
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Noun
  • Private yoga sessions, horseback riding, bike rides, and hikes through the surrounding countryside constitute much of Son Xotano’s wellness offering.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This family-friendly festival features a variety of national and local entertainment, stage shows, carnival rides and games, classic festival food, and interactive activities for all ages.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Richard Tillman intentionally crashed his vehicle into the Almaden Valley Station Post Office and then lit the car on fire on July 20, 2025.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Josue Levi Cuevas Santana faces charges of negligent operation, speeding, using a mobile device while driving, and failure to move over for an emergency vehicle, according to State Police spokesperson Tim McGuirk.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The device also has three separate layers – one each for evaporation, ion transport, and electrical charge collection.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Two Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which are specialized jets with advanced communications and defense systems, will serve as the next generation of presidential air transport.
    George Petras, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transportation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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