English dictionary
transportation
nounPronunciation
/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/
/tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.
- Deportation to a penal colony.
- A means of conveyance.
- A ticket or fare.
Example sentences
We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation.
Mulligan's sentence was commuted from death to transportation.
Nice transportation, dude, but your brake lights are busted.