Transportation Vocabulary Words

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
airplane A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings, designed to carry passengers and cargo through the air. I took an airplane to travel to Europe last summer. Noun
bus A large vehicle designed to transport a large number of passengers along a fixed route. I missed the bus this morning and had to take a taxi to work. Noun
boat A watercraft designed for navigation or transportation over water. I went out fishing on a boat with my friends last weekend. Noun
car A vehicle designed for transportation that typically runs on four wheels and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor. I drive a blue car to work every day. Noun
bicycle A two-wheeled vehicle propelled by the rider pushing pedals with their feet. I ride my bicycle to work every morning. Noun
ferry A type of water transportation for passengers, vehicles, and goods that operates regularly and follows a fixed route across a body of water. We took a ferry across the harbor to visit the nearby island. Noun
helicopter A type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place, taking off and landing vertically, and flying in any direction. The helicopter landed on the hospital rooftop. Noun
train A long line of connected vehicles that transport people or goods from one place to another along a set track or route. I will take the train to visit my family next weekend. Noun
truck A large motor vehicle used for transporting goods or materials. I saw a big truck carrying a load of lumber down the highway. Noun
van A type of vehicle, typically larger than a car, designed to transport passengers or goods. I saw a familiar face through the window of the van as it drove by. Noun

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