Transportation: English Vocabulary List

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

"The yacht is beautiful."

"They rented a yacht for the weekend trip along the coast."

any flying vehicle

"The aircraft flew high above the clouds."

"The military aircraft flew at low altitude causing windows to rattle across the city as its powerful engines produced a deafening roar overhead."

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

"The jet was fast."

"The jet flew above the clouds on the way to Europe."

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

"The harbor is busy."

"The fishing boats returned to the harbor at sunset unloading their catch of cod and haddock onto the docks where buyers were already waiting."

the price of a flight

"The airfare is high."

"She found cheap airfare to Bangkok by booking six months in advance and being flexible with her travel dates avoiding weekends and holidays."

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

"Please fasten your seat belt."

"The seat belt kept everyone safe during the sudden stop."

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

"He traveled first class."

"She saved her frequent flyer miles for years to upgrade to first class on her dream vacation enjoying lie flat seats and gourmet meals."

a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

"She flew business class."

"Business class was comfortable and made the long trip much easier."

the cheapest accommodations on an airplane or train

"We flew economy class."

"Economy class seats have become narrower over the years as airlines try to fit more passengers onto each flight and maximize their profits."

a seat on a train, plane, bus, etc. that is placed next to a window

"She sat in a window seat."

"The window seat gave her a clear view of the clouds during the flight."

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

"Workers commute to the city daily."

"She has to commute nearly two hours each day to work in the city center."

without pausing or taking a break

"The flight was nonstop."

"The plane flew nonstop from New York to London and the journey took about seven hours."

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

"Trucks transport goods across the country."

"The company uses large trucks to transport goods from the factory to the warehouse."

to use a bicycle to reach one's destination

"He bikes to work every morning."

"He prefers to bike to work rather than drive because it is better for his health."

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

"Transportation is expensive."

"Public transportation in rural areas is often limited forcing residents to own cars if they want to commute to work or shop for groceries."

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

"The vehicle stopped."

"The electric vehicle can travel over four hundred kilometers on a single charge making it practical for long distance driving without frequent stops for recharging."

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

"The plane is late."

"Her plane was delayed by five hours due to mechanical issues so the airline provided meal vouchers and offered compensation for the long wait."

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

"The train is on the track."

"Engineers are working diligently to repair the damaged track before the next train arrives."

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

"The tunnel is dark."

"The tunnel through the mountain took seven years to complete because workers had to blast through solid rock while keeping the structure stable to prevent collapse."

the place where someone or something is headed

"Our destination is Paris."

"They arrived at their destination late at night after a long drive."

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

"The port is open."

"The port of Rotterdam is one of the busiest in the world handling millions of shipping containers every year and serving as a gateway to Europe."

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

"We board the bus."

"Passengers flying to London should board the plane at gate number fifteen immediately."

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

"I can access the room."

"With the correct security code, authorized personnel can access the restricted area."

(of a train, airplane, etc.) to arrive at a particular place

"The train will get in."

"We were advised that the express train would get in precisely at noon."

to start a journey

"They set out on their journey early."

"They set out on their journey early in the morning to avoid the midday heat."

to start a journey

"They set off for the airport."

"We plan to set off on our cross-country road trip early tomorrow morning."

to safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water

"The pilot will land."

"The experienced pilot expertly managed to land the aircraft safely despite the adverse weather conditions."

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

"All passengers are on board."

"All passengers are on board the ship and we are ready to depart from the harbor now."

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

"The connection was missed."

"We missed our connection and had to wait for the next flight."

happening, operating, or occurring within the boundaries of a country

"It is a domestic flight."

"The company's primary focus is on expanding its domestic market share before venturing overseas."

available to and shared by everyone, not only for a special group

"This is a public park."

"The public library is free for everyone and has thousands of books to borrow."

(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops

"The flight is nonstop."

"The nonstop flight from New York to Tokyo takes about fourteen hours and there are no layovers at any airport."

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

"Take the next turn."

"You need to take the next sharp turn on the left to reach the hidden waterfall."