Word
transportation
Phoneticstrans·porta·tion
US/ˌtɹænspɝˈteɪʃən/
UK/tɹænspɔːtˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01the act of moving things
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of moving people or goods from one place to another.
n. the process or act of conveying passengers or goods from one location to another.
日本語:輸送※
“The company handles the transportation of fresh fruit to local supermarkets.”
“Efficient transportation of medical supplies is critical during a public health crisis to ensure that remote clinics remain fully stocked.”
Synonyms
02a system of travel
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. a system for moving people, such as buses, trains, or planes.
n. a system or means of conveyance, often referring to public infrastructure or commercial networks.
日本語:交通機関※
“Public transportation in this city is excellent, with buses running every ten minutes.”
“Urban planners are focusing on sustainable transportation to reduce the city's carbon footprint and alleviate traffic congestion in the downtown core.”
Teaching tip
In British English, 'transport' is the standard term for this sense; 'transportation' is much more common in American English.
03sending to a penal colony
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Archaic · Formal
n. an old punishment where a prisoner was sent to a far away country.
n. the historical practice of deporting convicts to a remote penal colony as a form of punishment.
“In the 18th century, many prisoners were sentenced to transportation to Australia.”
“The legal records from the Victorian era detail the harsh sentences of transportation imposed for crimes that would today be considered minor.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “transportation” in context.
Noun
01. transportation system
“The city is investing millions of dollars to modernize its public transportation system.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“If your new flight departs the following day or later, accommodation and transportation between the airport and the hotel must also be provided.” “When the UK left the European Union in 2020, zoos in this country were not able to use EU agreements which were in place, for the transportation of animals between European countries.” Etymology
From transport + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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