Transportation · Nouns — English Vocabulary

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

"He rode his bicycle to school."

"She rode her bicycle through the park every morning to get some fresh air."

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

"The subway was crowded."

"He rides the subway every day."

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

"He rides a motorcycle to work."

"The motorcycle is fast and loud."

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

"He rides his scooter to work every day."

"Many people use electric scooter to move quickly in the city center every day."

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

"We took a taxi to the airport."

"She hailed a taxi on the street corner because it was raining heavily and she did not want to walk the fifteen blocks to her apartment in the storm."

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

"The airplane flew above the clouds."

"The airplane landed safely despite the heavy rain and strong winds."

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

"The helicopter landed on the roof."

"They flew in a helicopter during the rescue."

(trademark) a boot with a line of small wheels at its bottom that is used for skating

"He used his rollerblade to commute to work."

"She glided effortlessly down the path on her rollerblade, enjoying the fresh morning air."

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

"The boat is small."

"We sailed in a boat across the lake."

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

"The ship crossed the ocean."

"A ship entered the harbor slowly."

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

"The van is full of boxes."

"The band loaded their instruments and equipment into a large white van before driving to the next city for their concert that night."

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

"Steam locomotive used."

"The old steam locomotive is still used for tourist trips in the mountains during summer every year."

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

"The ferry carried cars across the bay."

"The ferry transported cars and passengers across the bay every thirty minutes throughout the day."

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

"Paddle wooden canoe."

"They paddled the canoe down the calm river enjoying the peaceful sound of birds singing."

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

"My skateboard is new."

"Riding a skateboard in the city can be dangerous because uneven pavement and careless drivers create hazards that even experienced riders struggle to avoid."

a small motorized vehicle that one can ride like a motorcycle on water

"He rode his jet ski across the lake."

"The jet ski sped across the wake leaving a rooster tail of foam behind it."

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

"Ride fast kayak."

"The kayak is narrow and maneuverable allowing experienced paddlers to navigate through rocky rapids easily."

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."

a big ship for vacation trips, usually with fun things to do and entertainment on board

"The cruise ship had several pools and restaurants."

"The massive cruise ship had fifteen decks swimming pools theaters and multiple restaurants for passengers."

a doorless two-wheeled vehicle that holds one or two passengers and is drawn by a person walking or cycling, used in South East Asia

"Ride traditional rickshaw."

"The bicycle rickshaw is a common form of transportation in crowded Asian cities."

a type of transportation system in which a cabin or car is suspended and moved along a cable, often used on hills or mountains for scenic views or access to remote areas

"They took the cable car to the top of the mountain."

"The cable car climbed the steep hill with breathtaking views of the city below."

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

"The children pulled their sled up the hill."

"The children dragged their plastic sled up the hill for the hundredth time that snowy afternoon."

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

"Monorail is fast."

"The airport monorail connects the main terminal to the long term parking lot quickly."

a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

"Recreational vehicle for travel."

"They bought a recreational vehicle to travel across the country while sleeping in their own bed."

a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

"The space shuttle flew to orbit."

"The space shuttle carried astronauts and equipment into orbit for scientific research missions."

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

"The jet was fast."

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

a big, colorful, and light kite that people use to fly in the sky

"The paraglider soared above the coastline."

"The paraglider launched from the mountain ridge and soared silently over the valley for nearly an hour."

an outdoor recreational activity and adventure sport where participants ride along a cable or wire, often suspended between two elevated points, using a harness and pulley system, experiencing a thrilling and fast-paced aerial ride

"She rode the zip line across the jungle canopy."

"The zip line carried him across the rainforest canopy at speeds that made his heart race."

a warship that can operate both on and under water

"Submarine dove deep."

"The advanced submarine silently patrolled the ocean depths, undetectable by enemy forces."

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

"The truck is carrying boxes."

"A truck stopped in front of the store."

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

"Black limousine waited."

"The groom arrived at the wedding in a stretch limousine with his group of groomsmen."

a large car that is similar to a van and can seat up to eight or nine people

"The family owns a minivan."

"The family minivan had sliding doors and three rows of seats to accommodate parents and four children."

a type of vehicle designed to be used on rough or uneven surfaces, like dirt trails or rocky terrain, rather than on smooth roads

"The off-road vehicle climbed over the rocky trail."

"The off road vehicle climbed over rocks and through deep mud where regular cars could never go."

a large car in which the engine delivers power to all four wheels

"Drive sport utility vehicle."

"Many families prefer to drive a sport utility vehicle because it is spacious and safe for children."

a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated trunk in the back

"The family car is a four door sedan."

"The family sedan had enough room for two adults and three children plus luggage in the trunk."

a car with a rear door that swings upward, providing access to the cargo area, and usually has a shared space for passengers and cargo

"Her small hatchback was easy to park."

"The small hatchback was surprisingly spacious because the rear seats folded completely flat for cargo."

a powerful truck with forks at the front that is used to lift and move heavy materials, commonly found in places like warehouses and construction sites

"The worker used a forklift to move the pallet."

"The forklift operator carefully lifted the pallet of cement bags onto the waiting delivery truck."

a type of elevated platform machinery that features a hydraulic or articulated arm with a platform at the end, enabling workers to access elevated areas for maintenance, construction, or other tasks

"The lineman worked from a cherry picker high above the ground."

"The worker in the cherry picker bucket repaired the streetlight forty feet above the intersection."

a large vehicle composed of a tractor unit that pulls a separate trailer, commonly used for transporting goods over long distances on highways

"A trailer truck blocked the intersection."

"The trailer truck jackknifed on the icy highway blocking all three lanes of traffic."

a vehicle with an open cargo area at the back, usually separated from the cab, designed for hauling goods, equipment, or transporting smaller loads

"He loaded firewood into the back of his pickup truck."

"The pickup truck had a gun rack in the rear window and mud flaps with chrome silhouettes."

a heavy-duty vehicle with a bed that can be tilted or raised at the front, allowing it to unload its contents by tipping them out behind the truck

"The dump truck unloaded its gravel onto the road."

"The dump truck tilted its bed and released a load of gravel onto the construction site."

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

"I drive a compact car."

"The compact car is easy to park in tight city spaces but has limited trunk room."

a longer-bodied vehicle with a rear cargo area that is part of the passenger compartment, often with a rear hatchback or tailgate for cargo access

"The family station wagon had wood paneling on the side."

"The vintage station wagon had wood paneling on its sides and a rear facing third row seat."

a vehicle designed to travel in space

"The spacecraft docked with the space station."

"An uncrewed spacecraft was launched to explore the methane lakes of a distant moon."

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

"The car is parked outside."

"She bought a new car last month."

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

"We rode the bus."

"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

"The train arrived on time."

"We took a train to the city."

a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers

"They rode the historic trolley through the city."

"The historic trolley carried tourists through the old town while the conductor narrated local stories."

a car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a compact size, often designed for style and performance rather than spaciousness

"He drives a red coupe."

"The two door coupe had sleek lines and a powerful engine but almost no rear seat legroom."

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

"The crane lifted steel."

"The construction crane lifted heavy steel beams high into the air to build the skyscraper frame."