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

transportational

ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shnəl 

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• lift
• ride

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

While the power, buildings and industrial sectors appear to be on track for significant emission reductions by 2030, transportation — the largest contributor to U.S. national emissions — shows only a modest improvement compared to a no-IRA scenario. —Kumar Venkat, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024

Jay Blackman Jay Blackman is an NBC News producer covering such areas as transportation, space, medical and consumer issues. —Patrick Smith, NBC News, 27 June 2024

In addition to airfare, the winner will receive a three-night hotel stay, a $300 Visa gift card for activities, a $250 Visa gift card for ground transportation, and 5,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024

The City Council on Monday approved a resolution to put $400 million in bond referendums on November ballots to pay for transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement projects. —Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing transportation

• air transportation
• ground transportation
• public transportation

Kids Definition

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