transportation
Translation
transport, transportation
Examples
Public transportation is cheap and convenient.
Public transport is cheap and convenient.
The cost of transportation is included in the price.
The cost of transport is included in the price.
Grammar Patterns
((public/private)) transport public/private transport Public transport is convenient.
means of transport means of transport What is your means of transport?
Similar Words
Synonyms: transport, transit, conveyance
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'portare' (to carry). The act of carrying something across a place.
Memory Tips
Think of 'trans-' (across) and 'port' (like a seaport where things are carried). It's about carrying things across places.